What is the nurse's best action for the client who has undergone a laparoscopic cholecys-tectomy and complains of "free air pain."
A. Ambulate the client.
B. Instruct the client to breathe deeply and cough.
C. Maintain the client on bedrest with his or her legs elevated.
D. Insert a rectal tube to facilitate the passage of flatus.
A
The client who has undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy may complain of free air pain be-cause of the retention of carbon dioxide in the abdomen. The nurse assists the client with early ambulation to promote absorption of the carbon dioxide.
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