Which of the following lab results suggests that a client with gallbladder disease is experiencing obstructed bile flow in the biliary duct system?
A)Decreased WBC count
B)Elevated WBC count
C)Decreased direct bilirubin
D)Elevated direct bilirubin

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A)In clients with gallbladder disease, elevated direct bilirubin may indicate obstructed bile flow in the biliary duct system. Although clients with gallbladder disease often have an elevated WBC count, this result is suggestive of infection and inflammation rather than obstructed bile flow.
B)In clients with gallbladder disease, elevated direct bilirubin may indicate obstructed bile flow in the biliary duct system. Although clients with gallbladder disease often have an elevated WBC count, this result is suggestive of infection and inflammation rather than obstructed bile flow.
C)In clients with gallbladder disease, elevated direct bilirubin may indicate obstructed bile flow in the biliary duct system. Although clients with gallbladder disease often have an elevated WBC count, this result is suggestive of infection and inflammation rather than obstructed bile flow.
D)In clients with gallbladder disease, elevated direct bilirubin may indicate obstructed bile flow in the biliary duct system. Although clients with gallbladder disease often have an elevated WBC count, this result is suggestive of infection and inflammation rather than obstructed bile flow.

Which of the Following Lab Results Suggests That a Client