A patient with a bowel obstruction asks for the term that describes telescoping of the bowel. Which should the nurse respond to this patient?
a. "Ileus."
b. "Volvulus."
c. "Adhesions."
d. "Intussusception."
ANS: D
Intussusception occurs when peristalsis causes the intestine to telescope into itself, which can cause a mechanical obstruction. A. B. C. These terms do not describe telescoping of the bowel.
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