A patient with gallstones asks why jaundice has developed.What should the nurse explain as the most likely cause for the patient's jaundice?

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Jaundice occurs when the bile duct is obstructed and free flow of bile into the intestine is interrupted.A.B.C.Hemolysis,cirrhosis,and hepatitis can all cause jaundice but are not the most common cause in patients with gallbladder disease.

A Patient with Gallstones Asks Why Jaundice Has Developed