A Client Asks the Nurse, "What's the Purpose of a Gallbladder

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse, "What's the purpose of a gallbladder anyway? My mom lived for many years without her gallbladder." Which information would be beneficial for the nurse to share with this client?

• A) "You are right. We still don't know the function of the gallbladder."
• B) "It stores bile until it is needed for digestion of fats."
• C) "It destroys old red blood cells."
• D) "It helps you digest carbohydrates by producing enzymes."

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