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A Client Presents in the Emergency Department Exhibiting Signs Indicative

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A client presents in the emergency department exhibiting signs indicative of the onset of a bowel obstruction. Which bowel sounds should the nurse anticipate when auscultating the client's abdomen?


A) Gurgling or clicking sounds
B) High-pitched tinkling, rushing, or growling sounds
C) Absence of sounds
D) Continuous medium-pitched hum

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