Question 1. Based on the nurse's report, what signs of bowel obstruction does A.G. manifest?
Question 2. Are there other signs and symptoms that you should observe for while A.G. is in your care?
Question 3. What is obstipation?
Question 4. During your examination, you note that she does not have muscle guarding and rebound tenderness on palpation. Is this important? Explain your answer.
Question 5. The physician orders the insertion of a Salem Sump nasogastric tube (NGT). You insert the NGT into A.G and connect it to intermittent low wall suction. How will you check for placement of the NGT?
Question 6. What comfort measures are important for A.G. while she has an NGT?