Which of the following terms will the nurse expect to see documented on the patient's chart to describe intestinal obstruction caused by a telescoped shortening of the intestine?
A) Intussusception
B) Volvulus
C) Herniation
D) Adhesion
Ans: A
Feedback: Intussusception refers to a telescoped shortening of the intestine, while herniation refers to protrusion of intestine through a weakened area in the abdominal muscle or wall. Adhesion is the adherence of loops of intestine to areas that heal slowly or scar after abdominal surgery. Volvulus causes gas and fluid to accumulate in the tapped bowel.
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