Simpson is scheduled for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for her cholelithiasis. The nurse should tell Mrs. Simpson about which of these symptoms that may occur after this procedure?
A)Colic-type pain
B)Headache
C)Diarrhea
D)Hiccups

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After the extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, the nurse should monitor for biliary colic and nausea. The colicky pain is caused by passage of stone fragments through the biliary tree into the small intestine. Headache, diarrhea, and hiccups are unrelated manifestations.

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