ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on the third day following abdominal surgery and assesses the absence of bowel sounds, abdominal distention, and the client passing no flatus. These findings indicate the client is experiencing which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paralytic ileus causes absent bowel sounds, distention, and no flatus due to halted intestinal motility.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: