Multiple Choice
During an abdominal assessment, the nurse is unable to hear bowel sounds in a patient's abdomen. How long should the nurse listen before reporting absent bowel sounds?
A) 1 minute
B) 5 minutes
C) 10 minutes
D) 2 minutes in each quadrant
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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