A 40-year-old client has an episode of vomiting. On observation of the vomitus, yellowish-green color was noticed. What is the most likely cause of this finding?
A) Forcing back of intestinal contents
B) Presence of bile pigments and salts
C) Bleeding in the lower digestive tract
D) Bleeding inside the stomach

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The yellowish-green color in vomitus is most likely due to the presence of bile pigments and salts, indicating that bile from the liver and gallbladder has entered the stomach and been expelled.

A 40-Year-Old Client Has an Episode of Vomiting