A Woman Is Diagnosed with Cholelithiasis

question 12

Multiple Choice

A woman is diagnosed with cholelithiasis. Which finding from the history and physical examination may have contributed to the development of the condition?

• A) The patient's body mass index (BMI) is 40.
• B) The patient is a vegetarian.
• C) The patient drinks 4 ounces of red wine nightly.
• D) The patient takes 81 mg of aspirin every morning.

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