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Question 1 of 5

When assessing a patient's bowel sounds, the nurse auscultates loud bowel sounds in each quadrant every 3 seconds. The nurse understands that these findings could indicate that the patient is experiencing which condition?

A. Diarrhea

B. Paralytic ileus

C. Vomiting

D. Constipation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Diarrhea

Question 2 of 5

Which question from the nurse would help determine if a patient's abdominal pain might indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

A. "Have you been passing a lot of gas?"Ã‚Â

B. "What foods affect your bowel patterns?"Ã‚Â

C. "Do you have any abdominal distention?"Ã‚Â

D. "How long have you had abdominal pain?"Ã‚Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "What foods affect your bowel patterns?"Ã‚Â

Question 3 of 5

During gastric emptying, chyme is released into the duodenum through the .

A. esophageal hiatus

B. pyloric antrum

C. pyloric canal

D. pyloric sphincter

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pyloric sphincter

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following should a nurse instruct a client with symptomatic gallstones to avoid?

A. Coffee and products containing caffeine

B. Fruits and fruit juices

C. Milk and milk products

D. Potassium-rich foods

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Coffee and products containing caffeine

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is not a function of chewing:

A. Sense of satiety.

B. Helps in food absorption.

C. Helps in food digestion.

D. Increase salivary secretion.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Helps in food absorption.

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