A client presents in the emergency department exhibiting signs indicative of the onset of a bowel obstruction. Which bowel sounds should the nurse anticipate when auscultating the client's abdomen?
A)Gurgling or clicking sounds
B)High-pitched tinkling, rushing, or growling sounds
C)Absence of sounds
D)Continuous medium-pitched hum

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A)High-pitched tinkling, rushing, or growling bowel sounds-known as borborygmus-are indicative of the onset of bowel obstruction. Gurgling or clicking sounds are considered normal. Absence of bowel sounds is indicative of late bowel obstruction, not onset of bowel obstruction. A continuous medium pitched hum-called a venous hum-is indicative of a cirrhotic liver.
B)High-pitched tinkling, rushing, or growling bowel sounds-known as borborygmus-are indicative of the onset of bowel obstruction. Gurgling or clicking sounds are considered normal. Absence of bowel sounds is indicative of late bowel obstruction, not onset of bowel obstruction. A continuous medium pitched hum-called a venous hum-is indicative of a cirrhotic liver.
C)High-pitched tinkling, rushing, or growling bowel sounds-known as borborygmus-are indicative of the onset of bowel obstruction. Gurgling or clicking sounds are considered normal. Absence of bowel sounds is indicative of late bowel obstruction, not onset of bowel obstruction. A continuous medium pitched hum-called a venous hum-is indicative of a cirrhotic liver.
D)High-pitched tinkling, rushing, or growling bowel sounds-known as borborygmus-are indicative of the onset of bowel obstruction. Gurgling or clicking sounds are considered normal. Absence of bowel sounds is indicative of late bowel obstruction, not onset of bowel obstruction. A continuous medium pitched hum-called a venous hum-is indicative of a cirrhotic liver.

A Client Presents in the Emergency Department Exhibiting Signs Indicative