A nurse is assisting with a postoperative cholangiography 7 days after the patient underwent a cholecystectomy.Which of the following are the most likely reasons for performing this procedure at this time? Select all that apply.
A)Assess the patency of the common bile duct.
B)Detect any remaining calculi.
C)Place a T-tube.
D)Distinguish between obstructive and nonobstructive jaundice.
E)Remove kidney stones.

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Postoperative cholangiography is performed after a cholecystectomy to assess the patency of the common bile duct, to detect any remaining calculi, and to ensure that there are no complications. C is incorrect as the procedure is not performed for placing T-tube, D is incorrect as it is used to assess the patency of the common bile duct not to distinguish between obstructive and nonobstructive jaundice, and E is incorrect since it is not used to remove kidney stones.

A Nurse Is Assisting with a Postoperative Cholangiography 7 Days