The physician comments that the client has abdominal borborygmic. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the best description of borborygmic?

A peritoneal friction rub

Loud continual humming bowel sounds

Hypoactive bowel sounds

Loud gurgling bowel sounds

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A peritoneal friction rub is a grating sound caused by inflamed surfaces of the peritoneum rubbing together.
B.   Borborygmi refers to loud, gurgling bowel sounds often heard with increased intestinal motility.
C.   Hypoactive bowel sounds are abnormally decreased or absent bowel sounds.
D.   Borborygmi describes the normal sounds made by the movement of gas and fluid in the intestines.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. African Americans typically have a higher bone density compared to Caucasians and tend to have a lower risk of osteoporosis.
B. Asian men also have a lower risk due to generally higher bone density than Caucasians.
C. Postmenopausal Caucasian women have a higher risk due to hormonal changes after menopause, leading to decreased bone density.
D. American Indians can have varying risks but are not typically considered a population with the highest risk for osteoporosis.

A. Vas deferens B. Scrotum C. Prostate D. Testis

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct but isn't an accessory glandular structure.
B. Scrotum is the sac of skin that houses the testes but isn't an accessory gland.
C. The prostate gland is an accessory glandular structure in males responsible for producing part of the seminal fluid.
D. Testis is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for sperm production but isn't an accessory gland.

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