A Client with a T Tube Following Choledochostomy Asks the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client with a T tube following choledochostomy asks the nurse why the tube is being clamped during mealtimes. The most accurate response by the nurse is

• A) "It causes less pain during mealtime."
• B) "It helps keep the common bile duct patent."
• C) "It helps with digestion of fats in the meal."
• D) "It will help the tube to come out more quickly."

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