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The gallbladder has become inflamed due to a build-up of gallstones that are blocking the common bile duct.
🩺 The gallbladder has become inflamed due to a build-up of gallstones that are blocking the common bile duct — This is correct because gallstones (cholelithiasis) can obstruct the cystic duct or common bile duct, leading to inflammation (cholecystitis), pain, and need for surgical removal.
🩺 The gallbladder has become blocked by a tumor and is no longer working — This is incorrect because the cause here is gallstones, not a tumor.
🩺 The gallbladder has become inflamed due to the cholesterol in the gallstones — This is partly true since gallstones are often cholesterol-based, but the inflammation results from obstruction, not the cholesterol itself.
🩺 The gallbladder became infected by a virus and needs to be removed — This is incorrect because gallbladder issues are not caused by viruses.
This question is from ATI Gerontology Exam (II) which contains 35 questions.
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