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jhjkgdfhk

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After abdominal surgery, a client feels bloated and is unable to pass gas. What should the nurse do to help this client?
 
  1. Press gently on the abdomen to promote expulsion of gas.
  2. Restrict foods to reduce gas production.
  3. Assist with ambulation.
  4. Encourage fluid intake of 3000 mL/day.

Question 2

A postoperative client complains of dizziness when getting out of bed to ambulate. What should the nurse do?
 
  1. Return the client to bed.
  2. Walk alongside the client.
  3. Administer medication for dizziness.
  4. Have the client use a walker.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Pressing on the abdomen might cause pain following abdominal surgery.
2. Restricting gas-forming foods prevents gas production, but wouldn't be the best intervention to promote gas expulsion.
3. Ambulation stimulates peristalsis, which will promote gas expulsion.
4. Fluid intake would not promote gas expulsion.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Early ambulation encourages healing, return of peristalsis, and reduction of postoperative complications.
2. Walking alongside the client provides support and safety.
3. Dizziness is a common occurrence postoperatively and does not usually require medication.
4. A walker will not reduce the subjective feeling of dizziness.



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