A 73-Year-Old Patient with Diverticulosis Has a Large Bowel Obstruction

question 35

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old patient with diverticulosis has a large bowel obstruction.The nurse will monitor for

• A) referred back pain.
• B) metabolic alkalosis.
• C) projectile vomiting.
• D) abdominal distention.

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