A patient prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan)tells the nurse that his abdomen is making gurgling sounds.What is the nurse's best action?

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Metoclopramide increases stomach and small intestine contractions (peristalsis)which helps move food through the GI system.Increased peristalsis causes increased and sometimes loud bowel sounds.The patient should be instructed that this is an expected action of the drug.

A Patient Prescribed Metoclopramide (Reglan)tells the Nurse That His Abdomen