ATI RN
ATI N 144 Exam 1 Fundamental Concepts for Nursing Practice Questions
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A client is 24 hours post-op after having a colon resection. His abdominal incision is dry and intact,but the nurse notes that bowel sounds have not returned. What condition is this client likely experiencing?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Paralytic ileus. Post-op patients commonly experience decreased peristalsis, leading to delayed return of bowel sounds. Paralytic ileus is characterized by absent bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and delayed passage of flatus/stool. This patient's dry, intact incision indicates no acute surgical complications, ruling out B and D. Constipation (
C) is more related to difficulty passing stool, not absent bowel sounds. Other choices (E, F, G) are irrelevant.
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