A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from a colon resection. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. "You may experience nausea and vomiting for the first few weeks."
b. "Carbonated beverages can help decrease acid reflux from anastomosis sites."
c. "Take a stool softener to promote softer stools for ease of defecation."
d. "You may return to your normal workout schedule, including weight lifting."
ANS: C
Clients recovering from a colon resection should take a stool softener as prescribed to keep stools a soft consistency for ease of passage. Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of intestinal obstruction and perforation and should be reported to the provider immediately. The client should be advised to avoid gas-producing foods and carbonated beverages, and avoid lifting heavy objects or straining on defecation.
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