The perinatal nurse knows that the presence of abdominal distension and gas in the post-cesarean birth mother is due to __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: delayed peristalsis
Delayed peristalsis and constipation commonly occur because of slowed peristalsis associated with pregnancy hormones and childbirth anesthesia. In addition, incisional pain may contribute to a decrease in ambulation which contributes to delayed peristalsis.
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