A nurse is performing an assessment on a patient who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days.The nurse would expect which other assessment finding?

Name: A nurse is performing an assessment on a patient who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days.The nurse would expect which other assessment finding?
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Three or more days with no bowel movement indicates hypomotility of the GI tract.Assessment findings would include hypoactive bowel sounds,a firm distended abdomen,and pain or discomfort upon palpation.

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