Veronica Riley-O'Brien is a 30-year-old mother of two young boys (Tyler, 4 years old, and Ethan, 6 weeks old). Veronica is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 126 pounds. She is having difficulty sleeping due to pain in her abdomen and back. She calls her doctor this morning because the pain has intensified. Which factor places Ms. Riley-O'Brien most at risk for gallstones?

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Recent pregnancy is a risk factor for developing gallstones, possibly due to hormonal changes and decreased gallbladder motility. Ms. Riley-O'Brien's young age and normal weight may actually be protective factors against gallstones. Race is a risk factor, but there is not enough information given about Ms. Riley-O'Brien's race to determine if it is a factor for her.

Veronica Riley-O'Brien Is a 30-Year-Old Mother of Two Young Boys