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    A Patient Has Hypoactive Bowel Sounds
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A Patient Has Hypoactive Bowel Sounds

Question 21

Question 21

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A patient has hypoactive bowel sounds.The nurse knows that a potential cause of hypoactive bowel sounds is:


A) diarrhea.
B) peritonitis.
C) laxative use.
D) gastroenteritis.

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