Description
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