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In pregnancy, hormone levels (progesterone and estrogen) are altered, which delays muscular contraction of the gallbladder and decreases the rate of bile emptying, thus increasing the risk for cholelithiasis. Similarly, hormonal changes and hormonal replacement therapy make women over 40 years, not under, more susceptible to the development of cholelithiasis. Obese women, not those with a low BMI, are at a high risk of developing cholelithiasis because of impaired fat metabolism and increased cholesterol. Anemia is not associated with the development of gallstones.

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Which signs or symptoms will the nurse assess for in a client who is suspected of having cholecystitis?

The signs and symptoms of cholecystitis include right upper quadrant pain, fever, and a high white blood cell count. Pain generally occurs around the gallbladder, in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.

Which of the following laboratory findings would be expected in a patient with acute pancreatitis?

Serum amylase and lipase levels are typically elevated in persons with acute pancreatitis. However, these elevations may only indicate pancreastasis. In research studies, amylase or lipase levels at least 3 times above the reference range are generally considered diagnostic of acute pancreatitis.

Which symptom presents in a patient with acute pancreatitis and indicates complications?

Nausea and vomiting occur in 85% of patients. Acute pancreatitis may also present without abdominal pain but with symptoms of respiratory failure, confusion, or coma. Low-grade to moderate fever is not uncommon in acute pancreatitis. Tachycardia and hypotension, mild jaundice, and pleural effusion may be found.

Which set of assessment findings indicates to the nurse that a patient may have acute pancreatitis?

The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis requires the presence of at least two of the three diagnostic criteria – characteristic abdominal pain, elevated serum amylase or lipase, and radiological evidence of pancreatitis.