The nurse is caring for a patient who has jaundice due to a gallstone. The patient asks, "What is causing my jaundice?" The nurse would recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause?

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Jaundice due to a gallstone is typically caused by a bile duct obstruction, which prevents bile from draining properly and causes a buildup of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Hemolysis, cirrhosis, and hepatitis can also cause jaundice, but given the context of the question (jaundice due to a gallstone), a bile duct obstruction is the most likely cause.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Jaundice