The Nurse Observes a Loop of Bowel Protruding from the Surgical

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes a loop of bowel protruding from the surgical incision. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement?

• A) Call the RN
• B) Cover the bowel with a sterile saline dressing
• C) Turn the patient to the side of the evisceration
• D) Raise the patient up to a high Fowler position

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