The nurse is caring for a client with client with SBO. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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D. continuous vomiting with absent bowel sounds and increasing abdominal distention — Worsening distention, absent bowel sounds, and persistent vomiting are concerning for a worsening obstruction and fluid/electrolyte compromise.

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A. intermittent crampy pain

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B. dry lips from NPO status

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C. anorexia since yesterday