Action Learning and Action Research engages the context of research with systemic thinking and practices. ALARA will promote the use of the Principles, and provide members, where possible, with education
Reduced (hypoactive) bowel sounds include a reduction in the loudness, tone, or regularity of the sounds. They are a sign that intestinal activity has slowed. Hypoactive bowel sounds are normal during sleep. They also occur normally for a short time after the use of certain medicines and after abdominal surgery.
1 Signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction may occur, such as nausea and vomiting. 2  Strangulated hernia. 3  This is an irreducible hernia in which the entrapped intestine has its blood supply cut off.