Two Days Following an Exploratory Laparotomy with a Resection of a Short

question 30

Multiple Choice

Two days following an exploratory laparotomy with a resection of a short segment of small bowel,the patient complains of gas pains and abdominal distension.Which nursing action is most appropriate to take at this time?

• A) Assisting the patient to ambulate
• B) Administering the ordered IV morphine sulphate
• C) Giving a return-flow enema
• D) Inserting the ordered promethazine (Phenergan)suppository

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