The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with gallstones.Which preferred treatment method should the nurse include in the teaching session?

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The preferred treatment for gallstones is laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which involves the removal of the gallbladder. Lithotripsy and oral agents to dissolve the stones are not effective for all types of gallstones and may have adverse effects. A low-fat diet may help to prevent the formation of new gallstones but will not provide treatment for existing ones.

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