Vignette #2 Maggie is a 34-year-old mother of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe this!!! How am I going to live without my gallbladder? You have to have a gallbladder to survive, and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and that an individual cannot live without a liver but can live without a gallbladder,
After Maggie's gallbladder has been removed, what nutrient might she have difficulty digesting?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Vitamins
E) Minerals

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The gallbladder stores and releases bile, which helps emulsify and digest fats in the small intestine. Without a gallbladder, Maggie may have difficulty digesting and absorbing fats, leading to symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, and diarrhea.

Vignette #2 Maggie Is a 34-Year-Old Mother of Two Children