Question

question 5
ada tells the nurse she has noticed a few months ago that after every time she eats a fatty meal, she experiences acute (sudden onset) pain in her upper right quadrant that radiates around to her back. ada also has experienced nausea and changes in her bowel movements. ada claims she has lost 10 pounds in the last month because she can barely keep anything down. the nurse suspects ada may be suffering from:
a cholecystitis
b appendicitis
c diverticulitis
d cellulitis

Explanation:

• Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. A common trigger is eating a fatty meal. Symptoms include upper right - quadrant pain that can radiate to the back, nausea, and changes in bowel habits (due to digestive issues from impaired bile release). Weight loss can occur if the patient is unable to tolerate food.
• Appendicitis typically presents with pain starting around the umbilicus and then shifting to the lower right quadrant.
• Diverticulitis usually causes lower abdominal pain (often left - sided), and may be associated with fever, constipation or diarrhea.
• Cellulitis is a skin infection, presenting with red, swollen, warm, and painful skin, not the internal organ - related symptoms described.

Answer:

A. cholecystitis