A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Pain in the right upper abdomen is correct. Acute cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, typically caused by gallstones blocking bile flow. This condition leads to severe right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, often triggered by fatty meals and sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and fever. B. Discomfort with urination is incorrect. Urinary discomfort is not associated with cholecystitis. This symptom is more indicative of urinary tract infections (UTIs) or kidney stones. C. Pain radiating to the jaw is incorrect. Jaw pain is more characteristic of cardiac conditions, such as myocardial infarction (MI), rather than gallbladder inflammation. D. Increased abdominal discomfort prior to meals is incorrect. Clients with cholecystitis typically experience more pain after meals, especially fatty foods, due to gallbladder contractions attempting to release bile.