An 80-Year-Old Client with Gallbladder Disease Has Had a Cholecystectomy

question 14

Multiple Choice

An 80-year-old client with gallbladder disease has had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following factors would influence this client's susceptibility to produce an infection?

• A) Adequate sleep.
• B) Susceptibility of the client.
• C) Intact mucous membranes.
• D) Active bowel sounds.

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