MrElliott Is Scheduled to Have a Bowel Resection in 1

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mr.Elliott is scheduled to have a bowel resection in 1 hour.He has been fasting since midnight and states that his mouth is very dry.What can the nurse suggest for Mr.Elliott?

• A)Offer him a small sip of water or some ice chips
• B)Give him a piece of hard candy to suck on
• C)Explain that he cannot have anything by mouth until after surgery
• D)Encourage him to brush his teeth and rinse his mouth,but not to swallow the water

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