When assessing the patient's bowel sounds, the nurse:
a. listens to the abdomen after palpation is done.
b. places the patient in a relaxed prone position.
c. listens to bowel sounds before palpation.
d. places a pillow over the patient's knees.
C
Bowel sounds are high-pitched, gurgling sounds caused by air and fluid as they move through the GI tract. Bowel sounds are auscultated before palpation. However, auscultation after palpation can be done if no bowel sounds were heard to stimulate peristalsis. Optimal positioning of the patient to relax the abdomen is performed before auscultation is begun. A supine position with the patient's arms at the sides or folded at the chest is usually recommended. Placing a pillow under the patient's knees also helps to relax the abdominal wall.
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