A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from a Hemorrhoidectomy

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a hemorrhoidectomy that was done the day before.The nurse notes that the client has lower abdominal distention accompanied by dullness to percussion over the distended area.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Assess the client's heart rate and blood pressure.
• B) Determine when the client last voided.
• C) Ask if the client is experiencing flatus.
• D) Auscultate all quadrants of the client's abdomen.

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