A Patient at 10 Weeks' Gestation Has Developed Cholecystitis

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient at 10 weeks' gestation has developed cholecystitis. If surgery is required, the safest time during pregnancy would be:

• A) Immediately, before the fetus gets any bigger.
• B) Early in the second trimester.
• C) As close to term as possible.
• D) The risks are too high to do it anytime in pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Obesity

Extreme overweight in relation to age, sex, height, and body type as defined by having a body mass index at or above the 95th percentile.

Cardiovascular Risks

Refers to the potential for developing heart-related problems, including heart attack, stroke, and other diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels.

Anemia

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Fat Consumption

The intake of fats through diet, which can influence health depending on the types and amounts consumed.