Peritonitis typically causes ileus, which is the result of:
A. a laceration to the small intestine.
B. an obstruction of the large bowel.
C. a necrotic loop of the large intestine.
D. absent peristalsis in the intestine.
Answer: D. absent peristalsis in the intestine.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)