A nurse is caring for a client with cholelithiasis. The client reports feeling bloated and experiences excessive gas after meals. Which term should the nurse use to describe this symptom?

Choice A reason:

Resuming a normal diet immediately after surgery, especially if it is high in fat, can stress the digestive system and is not recommended after cholecystectomy.

Choice B reason:

Avoiding fatty foods for the first week after surgery is a general guideline, but clients should not limit their diet to this extent for an extended period.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. After cholecystectomy, clients can slowly reintroduce regular foods into their diet as tolerated. Gradually adding in more complex foods can help the body adjust to digestion without the gallbladder.

Choice D reason:

Continuing on a clear liquid diet for a few more days is not appropriate for a client who has already undergone cholecystectomy and has advanced past the initial post-operative phase.

Choice A reason:

Frequent consumption of whole grains and vegetables is generally beneficial for health and may not significantly impact the risk of gallstone formation.

Choice B reason:

Engaging in regular physical activity and exercise is important for overall health, but it is not the primary risk factor for cholelithiasis among the options provided.

Choice C reason:

This statement is correct. A sedentary lifestyle and prolonged sitting are significant risk factors for gallstone formation. Physical inactivity can contribute to gallbladder stasis and increase the risk of gallstone development.

Choice D reason:

High consumption of lean protein and low-fat dairy products may be part of a healthy diet, but they are not the primary risk factor for cholelithiasis.