A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse should explain to the client which of the following adverse reactions can occur following the procedure.

A. Incorrect. No sounds heard after listening for 3 to 5 minutes would be considered absent bowel sounds.
B. Correct. Hyperactive bowel sounds are louder and more frequent than normal and can indicate increased bowel motility. They can also be present in early bowel obstructions due to increased peristalsis.
C. Incorrect. Soft sounds at a rate of 1/min are within the range of normal bowel sounds.
D. Incorrect. Decreased motility would result in hypoactive bowel sounds, not hyperactive.

The nurse should write an incident report for the following events:
1. An approximate amount of urine was recorded after the urine leaked from the client's catheter bag. This indicates a potential issue with the catheter or its proper functioning, which needs to be documented and addressed.
2. A client received an 0900 daily medication at 1000. This is a medication administration error as the medication was given later than the prescribed time. Medication errors should be reported and documented to ensure proper follow-up and prevent future occurrences.
3. A client fell when ambulating to the bathroom alone. Falls are considered significant incidents and should always be documented and reported to ensure appropriate evaluation, intervention, and prevention of future falls.
The following events do not require an incident report:
A client who has an infection refused the evening meal. While it is important to document a client's refusal of meals, it does not typically warrant an incident report unless there are specific concerns related to the client's health or safety.

A client received the first dose of an antibiotic 1 hr before the collection of blood for culture and sensitivity testing. This may not require an incident report unless there are specific

circumstances or contraindications related to the timing of the antibiotic administration and blood collection, which need to be documented and reviewed.