Sally Smith was placed on observation due to pain in the upper right quadrant, vomiting, and jaundice. She was then placed on inpatient status for a removal of her gallbladder due to cholecystitis. The principal diagnosis for the admission is _____.
A) RUQ pain
B) vomiting
C) pain, jaundice, and vomiting
D) cholecystitis
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