A patient who has undergone cholecystectomy is at risk for ____ owing to an increased amount of bile in the large intestine.

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Cholecystectomy, or the surgical removal of the gallbladder, can result in an increased amount of bile flowing directly from the liver into the small intestine. This can irritate the lining of the large intestine and lead to diarrhea. While constipation and dyspepsia are possible complications of cholecystectomy, they are not directly related to the increased amount of bile in the large intestine. Jaundice is also not a risk factor in this situation.

A Patient Who Has Undergone Cholecystectomy Is at Risk for ____