The RN first listens for bowel sounds in the right lower quadrant (RLQ). The RN hears high-pitched gurgling sounds that occur irregularly.
10. What action should the RN take next?
-Move to the left lower quadrant (LLQ) to hear sounds more distinctly
-Continue to listen over the RLW until a regular pattern of sounds is heard
-Listen for 5 minutes before documenting the activity of the bowel sounds
-Note how frequently the sounds occur before moving to another quadrant