A Patient Complains of Gas Pains and Abdominal Distention 2

question 44

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of gas pains and abdominal distention 2 days after a small bowel resection. Which nursing action should the nurse take?

• A)Encourage the patient to ambulate.
• B)Instill a mineral oil retention enema.
• C)Administer the prescribed IV morphine sulfate.
• D)Offer the prescribed promethazine (Phenergan).

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