The client states, "No one will let me eat or drink anything until after my test and it's been 9 hours since I last ate anything!" While auscultating the client's abdomen the nurse hears frequent bowel sounds. How will the nurse document this finding in the medical record?

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Borborygmi is a term used to describe hyperactive bowel sounds indicating increased gastrointestinal motility. This finding is consistent with the client's complaint of hunger and abdominal sounds heard by the nurse. Hypoactive bowel sounds would indicate decreased or slow gastrointestinal motility, which is not consistent with this scenario. Bruits and friction rubs refer to abnormal vascular or pleural sounds and are not relevant to this client's presentation.

The Client States, "No One Will Let Me Eat or Drink