Listening for bowel sounds
In the setting of an acute abdomen, suspected bowel obstruction, ileus or other severe intra-abdominal pathology, one should auscultate the abdomen for the presence or absence of bowel sounds.
| AFRIKAANS | TRANSCRIPT | XHOSA |
|---|---|---|
| Now Lastly I need to listen to the bowel sounds. / Laastens moet ek na die buik luister. / Okukugqibela ndifuna ukumamela. | ||
| Thank you. / Dankie. / Enkosi, | ||
| We are finished. / Ons is nou klaar. / Sigqibile. | ||
| Thank you for your co-operation. / Dankie vir u samewerking. / Usebenze kakuhle kakhulu. |
