Multiple Choice
A patient has a large bowel obstruction that occurred as a result of a fecal impaction. During nursing assessment of the patient, a finding by the nurse that is consistent with a large bowel obstruction includes
A) metabolic alkalosis.
B) referred pain to the back.
C) bile colored vomiting.
D) abdominal distension.
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