The nurse caring for a client with cholecystitis understands that this client may have impaired ability to do which of the following because of the disorder?

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Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, which can impair its ability to store and concentrate bile. Bile is needed for the digestion and absorption of fats. Impaired bile storage and concentration can lead to difficulty digesting and absorbing fats, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Cholecystitis does not typically affect the client's ability to digest protein or produce clotting factors.

The Nurse Caring for a Client with Cholecystitis Understands That