The nurse is providing care to a pregnant patient who is diagnosed with gallstones.Which should the nurse include in the teaching session with the patient regarding this occurrence?

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During pregnancy, the hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissues in the body to accommodate the growing fetus, but it also slows down the digestive system, causing bile to build up in the gallbladder and increasing the risk of developing gallstones. Genetics, diet, and cholesterol-lowering drugs are not usually the primary cause of gallstones during pregnancy.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Pregnant Patient Who