Which following finding would the nurse expect to be present during auscultation of the abdomen of a patient with a bowel obstruction?

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Absence of bowel sounds is a common finding in patients with a bowel obstruction due to the decreased or absent peristalsis. However, it is important to note that the absence of bowel sounds alone is not diagnostic of a bowel obstruction and further assessment is necessary.

Which Following Finding Would the Nurse Expect to Be Present