The nurse is auscultating bowel sounds. Which are appropriate data collection methods and actions?
A) Listen in all four abdominal quadrants
B) Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope
C) Assess for frequency, intensity, and quality of bowel sounds
D) Note the presence of normal, hyperactive, or hypoactive bowel sounds
E) Listen for at least 5 minutes in each quadrant

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