The nurse is auscultating the abdomen of a client for vascular sounds with the bell of the stethoscope. The nurse hears a soft, continuous humming sound. Based on this data, the nurse suspects dysfunction with which organ?
1. Stomach.
2. Spleen.
3. Pancreas.
4. Liver.
Correct Answer: 4
The nurse is hearing an abnormal abdominal sound called a venous hum, which is indicative of portal hypertension. Portal hypertension is the result of liver congestion. Dysfunction in the client's stomach, spleen, or pancreas most likely did not result in this type of sound.
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