A Patient Has Been Complaining of Abdominal Cramping and Gas;

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has been complaining of abdominal cramping and gas; the nurse notes that his abdomen is slightly distended. Which sound does the nurse expect to hear during percussion of this patient's abdomen?

• A) Flatness
• B) Dullness
• C) Resonance
• D) Tympany

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Definitions:

Anxiolytic Medication

Drugs that are used to prevent or reduce anxiety symptoms by altering neurotransmitter activity within the brain.

Lorazepam (Ativan)

A benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety disorders, providing calming effects by acting on the central nervous system.

Buspirone (BuSpar)

An anxiolytic medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders by affecting chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life, beyond normal stress responses.