A client who had abdominal surgery two days ago has prescriptions for intravenous morphine sulfate 4 mg every 2 hours and a clear liquid diet. the client complains of feeling distended and has sharp, cramping gas pains. What nursing intervention should be implemented?
A. assist the client to ambulate in the hall
B. obtain a prescription for a laxative
C. administer the prescribed morphine sulfate
D. withhold all oral fluid and food
Answer: A. assist the client to ambulate in the hall
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