The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with an obstruction of the common bile duct. Which additional condition does the nurse associate with the admitting diagnosis?

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Jaundice is a common symptom associated with obstruction of the common bile duct because the blockage prevents bile from flowing into the intestine, leading to a buildup of bilirubin in the blood.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client Admitted with an Obstruction