A patient presents at the HCP's office with epigastric pain. The patient's temperature and pulse and respiration rates are all elevated. Which additional symptom will the nurse associate as a possible sign of cholelithiasis?

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Jaundice can occur with cholelithiasis (gallstones) when a stone blocks the common bile duct, leading to a buildup of bilirubin in the blood.

A Patient Presents at the HCP's Office with Epigastric Pain