A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Cholecystitis

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who has cholecystitis and was diagnosed with pruritus. Which medication should the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe for the client?

• A) Urosodiol (Actigall)
• B) Dilaudid
• C) Chenodiol (Chenix)
• D) Cholestyramine (Questran)

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