Bowel sound assessment on a patient with an obstruction who has distention, nausea, and visible peristaltic waves would be:
a. loud and clearly audible.
b. high pitched.
c. hyperactive.
d. absent.
ANS: B
Because there are visible peristaltic waves, there will be bowel sounds that will be faint and high pitched.
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