A Nurse Assesses a Client with a Mechanical Bowel Obstruction

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with a mechanical bowel obstruction who reports intermittent abdominal pain.An hour later the client reports constant abdominal pain.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Administer intravenous opioid medications.
• B) Position the client with knees to chest.
• C) Insert a nasogastric tube for decompression.
• D) Assess the client's bowel sounds.

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