After an initial assessment, a nurse documents that a patient, admitted for abdominal pain, has hyperactive bowel sounds. As a result, the nurse could expect the patient's bowel movements to be
1. Hard and shaped in small balls.
2. Fluffy, with a tendency to float in the toilet.
3. Ribbon-shaped and soft.
4. Liquid or semi-liquid.
ANS: 4
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A) Comparing cues to normal function B) Referring to textbooks, journals, and research reports C) Checking consistency of cues D) Clarifying the patient's statements E) Seeking consensus with colleagues about inferences