The nurse assists a client to the bathroom, and notices that the client's stool is clay colored.The client tells the nurse that this has occurred off and on for the last month or two.Which condition does the nurse suspect?

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Clay-colored stool can indicate a lack of bile, which may be caused by gallstones or liver problems, blocking the bile ducts and affecting the digestion and absorption of fats.

The Nurse Assists a Client to the Bathroom, and Notices