When Assessing the Abdomen of a Patient Who Has Fluid

question 10

Multiple Choice

When assessing the abdomen of a patient who has fluid in the peritoneal cavity, the nurse expects what change to occur when the patient turns from supine to the left side?

• A) Movement of the tympanic tones from lateral in the supine position to closer to midline when lying on the left side
• B) Movement of the dull tones from lateral in the supine position to closer to midline when lying on the left side
• C) Change in bowel sounds from hypoactive in the supine position to hyperactive when lying on the left side
• D) Change in bowel sounds from hyperactive in the supine position to hypoactive when lying on the left side

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