A patient is admitted to the unit with acute cholecystitis. The physician has noted that surgery will be scheduled in 4 days
The patient asks why the surgery is being put off for a week when he has a "sick gallbladder." What would be the nurse's best response?
A) Surgery is delayed until the patient can eat a regular diet without vomiting.
B) Surgery is delayed until the acute symptoms subside.
C) To get the patient stronger.
D) To determine whether a laparoscopic procedure can be used.
Ans: B
Feedback: Unless the patient's condition deteriorates, surgical intervention is delayed just until the acute symptoms subside (usually within a few days). This makes options A, C, and D incorrect.
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