The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bowel obstruction. The patient asks, "What term describes an obstruction caused by telescoping of the bowel, which my doctor said I have?" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
a. "Volvulus."
b. "Ileus."
c. "Adhesions."
d. "Intussusception."
ANS: D
Intussusception occurs when peristalsis causes the intestine to telescope into itself, which can cause a mechanical obstruction.
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