A post op day 1 patient is found to have hypoactive bowel tones. The nurse knoes this an expected (though abnormal) finding because of which of the following reasons? Select all apply.
A. The patient was NPO prior to surgery.
B. The patient is diabetic
C. Th patient received general anesthetic and opiod pain medication
D. The patient has decreased physical mobility
Answer:
A. The patient was NPO prior to surgery.
C. Th patient received general anesthetic and opiod pain medication
D. The patient has decreased physical mobility
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