A Patient Who Is One Day Postoperative Is Complaining of Nausea

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who is one day postoperative is complaining of nausea and refusing to eat. Upon auscultation of the abdomen, the nurse finds that the patient's bowel sounds are hypoactive. This is most likely due to

• A) Peritonitis.
• B) A bowel obstruction.
• C) Anesthesia.
• D) Paralytic ileus.

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