What is the preferred response to her inquiry

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Problem: A 52-year-old woman presents with an 8-hour history of nausea and right upper quadrant pain. She has no significant past medical history. Her temperature is 100.5 °F (38 °C). Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness in the right upper quadrant. Laboratory testing shows a WBC count of 11,000/mm3, normal transaminase levels, and a negative urine dipstick test. She asks about her management. What is the preferred response to her inquiry?

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