The nurse is auscultating the bowel sounds of a patient who is severely constipated and exhibits a swollen abdomen and pain. Which bowel sounds cause the nurse to suspect a bowel obstruction?

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A high-pitched tinkling sound during auscultation of the bowel can indicate a bowel obstruction, as it may reflect the movement of fluid and gas through a narrowed section.

The Nurse Is Auscultating the Bowel Sounds of a Patient