Nurs321 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is auscultating the abdomen and notes a swishing sound in the abdominal area. The nurse would document this sounds as a what? A. Borborygmi B. Bruit C. Venous hum D. Friction rub B. bruit Explanation: Bruits are swishing sound that indicate turbulent blood flow. Borborygmi is increased bowel sounds. A venous hum is a soft-pitched humming sound associated with partial obstruction of an artery and reduced blood flow to the organ. Friction rubs are a grating sounds with inspiratio...