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A nurse is caring for a client who has a small bowel obstruction from adhesions. Which of the following findings are consistent with this diagnosis? (SATA) A. Emesis greather than 500 mL with a fecal odor B. Report of spasmodic abdominal pain C. High-pitched bowel sounds D. Abdomen flat with rebound tenderness to palpation E. Laboratory findings indicating metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER A. Emesis greater than 500 mL with a fecal odor B. Report of spasmodic abdominal pain C. High-pitched bowel sounds