Which of the following clients should the nurse observe most closely for the signs and symptoms of paralytic ileus?
A) A client who is first day postoperative following gallbladder surgery
B) A client whose acute diarrhea has necessitated the use of antidiarrheal medications
C) An obese client who refuses to ambulate because he complains of shortness of breath
D) A client with a long-standing diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome
Ans: A
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Paralytic ileus is a significant complication of abdominal surgery. The problem is not associated with the use of antidiarrheal medications, obesity, or irritable bowel syndrome.
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