ATI RN
ATI Nurse 142 Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse auscultates the client's abdomen for 1 minute and does not hear any bowel sounds. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The absence of bowel sounds for one minute does not necessarily indicate a surgical emergency. Listening for another minute is appropriate to confirm the absence of sounds. If no sounds are heard after additional time, auscultating for a total of 5 minutes or notifying the physician may be warranted. Listening posteriorly is not a standard practice for assessing bowel sounds.
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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