After auscultating for bowel sounds in a client, the nurse documents the assessment. An
entry in the record reads BS + LUQ. What does this tell about the bowel sounds in the
left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
A) Normal bowel sounds
B) Decreased bowel sounds
C) Hyperactive bowel sounds
D) Absence of bowel sounds
Question 2
A nurse is educating nursing students on the role of renin. What should the nurse
explain is the function of renin?
A) Regulation of blood pressure
B) Production of red blood cells (RBCs)
C) Activation of vitamin D
D) Elimination of waste products