{"id":9092,"date":"2026-01-26T00:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=9092"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T22:23:24","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Today\u2019s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on discharge teaching after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse has provided <strong>discharge teaching<\/strong> for patient who underwent a <strong>laparoscopic cholecystectomy.<\/strong> Which patient statement(s) indicate(s) an understanding of the discharge education? <strong>Select all that apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI will make sure I do not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cWhen the sterile strips start to loosen, I can remove them myself.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI should avoid fatty and spicy food if I am nauseated.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cI will avoid showering and bathing until I see my doctor.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. \u201cI can expect some small drainage from my incisions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F. \u201cI will be taking a fiber supplement during recovery.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn with Osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDxHtjjCMbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI will make sure I do not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> To avoid disrupting the healing in the surgical area, the nurse should <strong>instruct clients to avoid lifting anything heavier than ten pounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. \u201cI can expect some small drainage from my incisions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Clients should be advised that <strong>a small amount of drainage is normal.<\/strong> Still, they should be instructed to <strong>report any redness, swelling, bleeding, foul-smelling drainage, or increased pain<\/strong> around their surgical incisions immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F. \u201cI will be taking a fiber supplement during recovery.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> During recovery, clients will be <strong>prescribed a fiber supplement<\/strong> to prevent constipation. Constipation may cause the client to strain, thus disrupting the healing process of the incisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructions for clients discharged after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy include several essential topics. Clients can resume most of their normal activities. Still, the nurse must remind them that they should <strong>avoid strenuous activities<\/strong> for the next few weeks, including sports, vigorous exercise, heavy housework, or yard work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clients should also <strong>avoid lifting anything more than ten pounds,<\/strong> which is approximately the weight of a gallon of milk. The nurse should also teach clients <strong>how to care for their incisional site<\/strong>. The nurse should let them know that a small amount of drainage is normal, but they should <strong>report any redness, swelling, bleeding, foul-smelling drainage, or increased pain<\/strong> around their surgical incisions to the healthcare provider. The nurse should remind clients to <strong>keep their incisions dry<\/strong> by avoiding bathtubs, hot tubs, or swimming; however, let them know that they may shower and gently cleanse the area, followed by gently patting the area dry. If sterile strips cover the incisions, the nurse should instruct clients to keep them in place and tell them that the strips will fall off on their own in a week or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the nurse should <strong>teach clients dietary modifications<\/strong> they should make while they recover. Instruct them to <strong>drink at least eight to ten glasses of water daily<\/strong> and <strong>take a prescribed fiber supplement<\/strong>. Clients should consume <strong>fiber-rich foods<\/strong>, including whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits. Lastly, the nurse should <strong>remind clients to avoid fatty, greasy, or spicy foods<\/strong> during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Illustration titled \u201cHow to Care for Incisional Site.\u201d A drawing shows a surgical incision closed with sutures. Text notes that a small amount of drainage from the incision is normal. A highlighted warning box instructs patients to report certain findings to a healthcare provider, including redness, swelling, bleeding, bad-smelling drainage, and increasing pain around the incision.\" class=\"wp-image-9106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3.png 684w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-3.png?resize=300,204 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cWhen the sterile strips start to loosen, I can remove them myself.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> If sterile strips are used to cover their incision, the nurse should <strong>instruct clients to keep them in place<\/strong>. The nurse should advise clients not to remove them manually because the strips will fall off on their own in a week or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI should avoid fatty and spicy food if I am nauseated.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> <strong>Clients should avoid fatty and spicy foods during the recovery period<\/strong> following surgery, not just when the client is nauseated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cI will avoid showering and bathing until I see my doctor.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> <strong>Clients should be reminded to keep their incisions dry<\/strong> by avoiding bathtubs, hot tubs, or swimming; however, the nurse should let them know that they may shower and gently cleanse the area, followed by gently patting the area dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Cholecystitis:_Nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cholecystitis: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Try <strong>Osmosis from Elsevier<\/strong> today! 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