The nurse is preparing to administer enteral nutrition to a patient. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to hold the nutrition and notify the patient's provider?

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Decreased bowel sounds can indicate a decrease in gastrointestinal motility, which could lead to complications such as aspiration or bowel obstruction if enteral nutrition is administered. It is important to ensure that the GI system is functioning properly before administering enteral nutrition.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Enteral Nutrition to a Patient