Which of these statements about the treatment of cholelithiasis is TRUE?
A)Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgery of choice.
B)Abdominal cholecystectomy is the surgery of choice.
C)Analgesics and antiemetics will control the disease.
D)Activity is encouraged before and after surgery.

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Surgical treatment is indicated to remove gallstones or the entire gallbladder (cholecystectomy).Nursing care of clients who have cholecystitis or cholelithiasis involves managing pain,monitoring fluid volume,and improving breathing patterns;if surgery is scheduled,clients also require pre- and postoperative teaching pertinent to the type of cholecystectomy to be performed (i.e. ,laparoscopic or abdominal).Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the approach of choice.

Which of These Statements About the Treatment of Cholelithiasis Is