The nurse is caring for a patient who had an abdominal hysterectomy and reports pain from gas postoperatively. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Offer a hot beverage.
b. Provide an extra blanket.
c. Apply an abdominal binder.
d. Help the patient ambulate.
ANS: D
If gas pains occur, encourage ambulation, have patient lie prone, and pull the knees up to the chest to relieve pain. Encouraging early ambulation helps promote restoration of gastrointestinal (GI) functioning, which is the goal and will help relieve the gas pains.
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