The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing compromised gastrointestinal function.What assessment data did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?
A)Bowel sounds active in all four quadrants
B)Clay-colored stool
C)Increased appetite
D)Semisolid and moist stool

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Clay-colored stool can indicate compromised gastrointestinal function, as it may suggest a lack of bile flow from the liver to the intestines. A) Bowel sounds being active in all four quadrants is a normal finding. C) Increased appetite may or may not be related to compromised gastrointestinal function, and D) semi-solid and moist stool is a normal and healthy stool consistency.

The Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Experiencing Compromised Gastrointestinal