The Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Experiencing Compromised Gastrointestinal

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing compromised gastrointestinal function.What assessment data did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?

• A)Bowel sounds active in all four quadrants
• B)Clay-colored stool
• C)Increased appetite
• D)Semisolid and moist stool

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The constriction of the muscular wall of an artery to increase blood pressure.

Dysrhythmia

An abnormal heart rhythm.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged atoms of potassium that play crucial roles in cellular and electrical functions within the body.

Calcium Ions

Positively charged atoms of calcium that play crucial roles in various biological processes, including muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting.