The nurse is assessing a client with reports of right upper quadrant pain that radiates toward the right upper portion of the back.The client states,"This has been happening more often after I eat rich,high-fat foods." The nurse would suspect which of the following?

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The symptoms of right upper quadrant pain that radiates toward the right upper portion of the back after eating rich, high-fat foods are classic symptoms of cholecystitis, which is the inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile, which is used to digest fat. When a person eats a high-fat meal, the gallbladder contracts to release the bile. If the bile cannot flow properly (due to a stone, inflammation, or infection), it can cause pain and discomfort.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Reports of Right