Aclient is admitted to the hospital for surgery for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. to monitor the flow of bile to the gastrointestinal tract, what symptom should the nurse assess? color of the stool presence of peristalsis bleeding at the operative site presence of cholesterol intolerance

The correct answer is: color of the stool

The laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the procedure often used due to stones in the gallbladder. Gallstones can block the flow of bile in the digestive system which will cause lack of bile in stool and change of its color (lighter). This blockage can cause bloating, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the abdomen and back. Also, a blockage in the common bile duct can cause yellowing of the skin or eyes called jaundice.

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