A Patient Recovering from GI Surgery 4 Hours Ago Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from GI surgery 4 hours ago is alert and oriented and complains of feeling thirsty.Diet orders read,"clear liquids,advance as tolerated." Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Notify the RN.
• B) Ask the patient if she has passed any flatus.
• C) Allow the patient to take small sips of water.
• D) Inform the patient she must remain NPO (nothing by mouth) until she has bowel sounds.

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