Bowel sound assessment is especially important for a ...

[jenna1]

Bowel sound assessment is especially important for a postoperative patient who has had abdominal surgery as it can determine the:
 
  a. need for a cathartic.
  b. return of peristalsis.
  c. presence of singultus.
  d. presence of eructation.

Question 2

A NANDA-accepted nursing diagnosis that could be written for a patient with an abdominoperineal resection and a permanent colostomy would include
 
  a. Disturbed body image.
  b. Ineffective thermoregulation.
  c. Ineffective protection.
  d. Autonomic dysreflexia.

[jrpg123456]

Answer to Question 1

B
The patient should be assessed for stable vital signs and return of bowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nursing diagnoses for the patient with cancer of the colon include, but are not limited to, Disturbed body image.

[jenna1]

Excellent

[dyrone]

TYSM