A patient is post-operative day 1 following a vaginal hysterectomy. The nurse notes an increase in the patient's abdominal girth and the patient complains of "bloating." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Provide the patient with an unsweetened, carbonated beverage.
B) Apply warm compresses to the patient's lower abdomen.
C) Provide an ice pack to apply to the perineum and suprapubic region.
D) Assist the patient into a prone position.
Ans: B
Feedback:
If the patient has abdominal distention or flatus, a rectal tube and application of heat to the abdomen may be prescribed. Ice and carbonated beverages are not recommended and prone positioning would be uncomfortable.
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