Auscultation of borborygmi is associated with
A)gastroenteritis.
B)peritonitis.
C)satiety.
D)paralytic ileus.
E)stenotic arteries.

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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 hunger does. Vascular bruits are not associated with borborygmi.

Auscultation of Borborygmi Is Associated with