ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client's peristalsis is returning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Passage of flatus. This indicates the return of peristalsis after abdominal surgery as it shows movement of gas through the intestines. Abdominal distention (
A) is a sign of impaired peristalsis. Request for tea and toast (
B) may indicate hunger but doesn't directly relate to peristalsis. Hypoactive bowel sounds (
C) suggest decreased bowel motility, not returning peristalsis.
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