The nurse notes the presence of visible peristaltic waves and, on auscultation, hears high-pitched bowel sounds. What does this finding indicate?
A. The client has a partial bowel obstruction.
B. The tumor is not impeding bowel function.
C. The tumor is causing intermittent spasms of the colon.
D. The bowel has developed compensatory mechanisms to accommodate the tumor.
A
The presence of visible peristaltic waves, accompanied by high-pitched or tingling bowel sounds, is indicative of a partial obstruction from the tumor.
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