the nurse is collecting data for a pt who develops jaundice and dark, amber colored urine. the nurse recognizes that which of the following is most likely the cause? a. encephalopathy b. pancreatitis c. bile duct obstruction d. cholecystitis c: bile duct obstruction can result in jaundice and dark aber colored urine due to bile blockage the nurse reinforces teaching for a pt after a cholecystectomy on a low fat diet. the nurse will know that the pt understands the diet if which of the following menu items is selected? a. roast chick rice gelatin dessert b. cream of chick soup, milk, gelatin dessert c. meat loaf, mashed potatoes with small amount of gravy, green beans d. turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, apply, milk a: roast chicken, rice, and gelatin dessert is a low fat meal the nurse is caring for a pt who had an open cholecystectomy 24 hrs ago. which of the follwing actions should the nurse take to assist the pt to maintain an effective breathing pattern? select all that apply a. place in a supine position b. provide analgesics for pain c. encourage coughing and deep breathing d. monitor bowel sounds e. assist with splinting during coughing f. maintain bedrest for 48 hrs after bce: pain relief allows comfortable breathing, preventing shallow respiration's and guarding, splinting makes coughing more comfortable, encouraging coughing and deep breathing to keep lung clear a nurse is teaching a client about choledocholithiasis. the nurse explains that the term means 1. infection of the bile duct