A client is being assessed for a possible bowel obstruction. The nurse provides the client with information regarding diagnostics to confirm the presence of an obstruction that include: Select all that apply
1. An abdominal x-ray series.
2. A CT scan of the abdomen.
3. CBC with differential.
4. Serum osmolality.
5. Barium swallow.
1. An abdominal x-ray series.
2. A CT scan of the abdomen.
Rationale: An abdominal x-ray series. Confirmation of the diagnosis can be made by x-rays. A CT scan of the abdomen. Confirmation of the diagnosis can be made by CT scan. CBC with differential. The laboratory tests, although not diagnostic, will be done to determine the presence of infection and/or dehydration. Serum osmolality. The laboratory tests, although not diagnostic, will be done to determine the presence of infection and/or dehydration. Barium swallow. A barium swallow is contraindicated because of the possibility of intestinal perforation or a worsening of the obstruction.
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Nursing Process: Implementation
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