The Nurse Assesses a Client 24 Hours After Abdominal Surgery

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a client 24 hours after abdominal surgery.The client is experiencing nausea, anorexia, and is vomiting foul-smelling emesis.Physical assessment reveals an extended abdomen and hypoactive bowel sounds.Which order does the nurse expect from the client's physician?

• A)A nasogastric tube inserted to provide enteral nutrition
• B)A prescription for anti-nausea and anti-emetic medication
• C)A schedule for six small liquid meals to be given daily
• D)A nasogastric tube inserted for gastric decompression

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