The client states, "No one will let me eat or drink anything until after my test and it's been 9 hours since I last ate anything." While auscultating the client's abdomen, the nurse hears frequent bowel sounds. How will the nurse document this finding in the medical record?

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Borborygmi refers to the rumbling or gurgling noises produced by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines, often audible when someone is very hungry or has not eaten for a while, which aligns with the client's situation.

The Client States, "No One Will Let Me Eat or Drink