Multiple Choice
A patient is in the intensive care unit with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.Which assessment finding would suggest to the nurse that the patient is experiencing failure of the gastrointestinal system?
A) Increased flatus
B) Abdominal cramps
C) Absent bowel sounds
D) Complaint of epigastric burning
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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