The nurse, caring for a child receiving chemotherapy, notes that the child's abdomen is firm and slightly distended. Also, there is no record of a bowel movement for the last 2 days. These assessment findings suggest the possibility of:

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Peripheral neuropathy may be signaled by severe constipation resulting from decreased nerve sensations in the bowel.

The Nurse, Caring for a Child Receiving Chemotherapy, Notes That