A client with cholelithiasis asks the nurse, "What caused this?" Which factors might the nurse include in the response? Select all that apply.
A) Diet
B) Culture
C) Gender
D) Body weight
E) Age
A) Diet
D) Body weight
Explanation: A) Cholelithiasis, stone formation, is the most common disorder of the gallbladder. Changes in diet, including type of food and fluid consumed and amount of fat and cholesterol, as well as obesity have a direct impact on stone formation in the gallbladder and biliary tract.
B) Gallstones may occur in both genders and all cultures.
C) Gallstones may occur in both genders and all cultures.
D) Cholelithiasis, stone formation, is the most common disorder of the gallbladder. Changes in diet, including type of food and fluid consumed and amount of fat and cholesterol, as well as obesity have a direct impact on stone formation in the gallbladder and biliary tract.
E) Young, middle, and older adults are all affected by this condition.
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