A client at 10 weeks' gestation has developed cholecystitis. If surgery is required, what is the safest time during pregnancy?

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Surgery during pregnancy carries risks, but if necessary, the second trimester is generally considered the safest time for non-obstetric surgery. This is because the risk of miscarriage and preterm labor is lower compared to the first and third trimesters. In the first trimester, organogenesis is occurring, increasing the risk of congenital anomalies, while the third trimester has a higher risk of preterm labor and delivery complications.

A Client at 10 Weeks' Gestation Has Developed Cholecystitis