A nurse is assessing a client with cholelithiasis and asks about the client's medication history. Which medication is commonly associated with an increased risk of gallstone formation?

Choice A reason:

This statement is correct. The nurse's priority is to manage the client's pain effectively by administering prescribed pain medication.

Choice B reason:

Notifying the surgeon may be necessary if there are signs of complications, but managing the client's pain is the immediate priority.

Choice C reason:

Applying a cold pack may help with pain and swelling in some cases, but the nurse's priority is to administer pain medication first.

Choice D reason:

Instructing the client to perform deep breathing exercises is important for postoperative recovery, but it does not address the immediate need for pain management.

Choice A reason:

This statement is correct. Ursodeoxycholic acid is a medication used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones over time by reducing the cholesterol content of bile and promoting the solubility of cholesterol in bile.

Choice B reason:

While ursodeoxycholic acid can help prevent gallstone formation in some cases, its primary use is for dissolving existing cholesterol gallstones.

Choice C reason:

Ursodeoxycholic acid may have some anti-inflammatory properties, but its primary purpose is to dissolve gallstones.

Choice D reason:

Ursodeoxycholic acid is not typically used for pain relief during gallstone attacks. It is used for long-term management to dissolve gallstones and reduce the need for surgical intervention.