The Nurse Determines That Interventions to Prevent Postoperative Constipation Have

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that interventions to prevent postoperative constipation have been effective in a client recovering from surgery.What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

• A)Abdominal distention present.
• B)Gas pains present.
• C)Client vomiting.
• D)Bowel movement occurred 24 hours after resuming a normal diet.

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