Peritonitis is almost always associated with nausea and vomiting because:
A. the smooth muscles in the intestine are usually hyperactive.
B. excessive bile produced by the liver is irritating to the stomach.
C. the patient is typically anorexic and vomits bile from the stomach.
D. absent peristalsis prevents movement of food through the GI tract.
Answer: D. absent peristalsis prevents movement of food through the GI tract.
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