Question

The patient with right upper quadrant abdominal pain has an abdominal ultrasound that reveals cholelithiasis. What should the nurse expect to do for this patient?

A) Prevent all oral intake.
B) Control abdominal pain.
C) Provide enteral feedings.
D) Avoid dietary cholesterol.

Answer 1

The nurse should focus on controlling abdominal pain and providing appropriate care for a patient with cholelithiasis.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a patient with cholelithiasis (gallstones) and right upper quadrant abdominal pain, the nurse should expect to focus on controlling abdominal pain and providing appropriate care. Preventing all oral intake is not necessary. Enteral feedings are unlikely to be indicated unless there are other complications.

While it is generally advised to avoid dietary cholesterol for patients with gallstones, this may not be the immediate priority in managing the patient's pain and condition.