Mr. Robins is a 45-year-old man who presents to the emergency department with a complaint of constipation. During auscultation, you note borborygmi sounds. This is associated with:
A) gastroenteritis.
B) peritonitis.
C) satiety.
D) paralytic ileus.

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Borborygmi are prolonged loud gurgles that occur with gastroenteritis, early intestinal obstruction, or hunger. Peritonitis and paralytic ileus result in hypoactive bowel sounds. Food satiety does not stimulate growling sounds as does hunger.

Mr Robins Is a 45-Year-Old Man Who Presents to the Emergency