Your Client Has Been Back to the Unit After Surgery

question 4

Multiple Choice

Your client has been back to the unit after surgery for about 8 hours. You know you need to prevent the development of postoperative paralytic ileus. The most appropriate nursing intervention to prevent development of postoperative paralytic ileus when caring for a postsurgical client is which of the following?

• A) Encourage progressive activity.
• B) Report large amounts of emesis.
• C) Encourage ambulation.
• D) Administer prescribed bulk-forming laxatives.

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