A patient has been admitted with abdominal pain.The practitioner suspects the patient has gallstones.Which diagnostic procedure would the nurse expect the practitioner to order to confirm this diagnosis?

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Abdominal ultrasonography is useful in evaluating the status of the gallbladder and biliary system,the liver,the spleen,and the pancreas.It plays a key role in the diagnosis of many acute abdominal conditions,such as acute cholecystitis and biliary obstructions,because it is sensitive in detecting obstructive lesions,as well as ascites.Ultrasonography is used to identify gallstones and hepatic abscesses,candidiasis,and hematomas.

A Patient Has Been Admitted with Abdominal Pain