The Nurse Observes a Loop of Bowel Protruding from the Surgical

question 38

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes a loop of bowel protruding from the surgical incision.What is the first intervention the nurse should implement?

• A)Call the RN.
• B)Cover the bowel with a sterile saline dressing.
• C)Turn the patient to the side of the evisceration.
• D)Raise the patient up to a high Fowler's position.

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