The Nurse Wants to Detect a Paralytic Ileus Promptly in a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse wants to detect a paralytic ileus promptly in a patient after a total abdominal hysterectomy.Which method is best for the nurse to use to assess for this postoperative complication?

• A) Auscultate the bowel sounds every few hours.
• B) Palpate the suprapubic region for distention.
• C) Evaluate the patient's postoperative appetite.
• D) Administer stool softeners for prophylaxis.

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