The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a client with a new diagnosis of colorectal cancer.The nurse notes the presence of visible peristaltic waves and,on auscultation,hears high-pitched bowel sounds.Which conclusion does the nurse draw from these findings?

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The presence of visible peristaltic waves,accompanied by high-pitched or tingling bowel sounds,is indicative of partial obstruction caused by the tumor.Assessment findings do not indicate metastasis to the liver,intussusception of the intestine,or toxic megacolon.

The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment of a Client