Miller, with a history of cholecystitis, is now being admitted to the hospital for possible surgical intervention. The orders include NPO, IV therapy, and bed rest. In addition to assessing for nausea, vomiting, and anorexia, the nurse should observe for pain __________.
A)In the right lower quadrant
B)After ingesting food
C)Radiating to the left shoulder
D)In the right upper quadrant

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Pain occurs 2 to 4 hours after eating fatty foods and is located either in the epigastric region or in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen.

Miller, with a History of Cholecystitis, Is Now Being Admitted