After abdominal surgery, a client feels bloated and is unable to pass gas. What should the nurse do to help this client?
1. Press gently on the abdomen to promote expulsion of gas.
2. Restrict foods to reduce gas production.
3. Assist with ambulation.
4. Encourage fluid intake of 3000 mL/day.
Answer: 3
1. Pressing on the abdomen might cause pain following abdominal surgery.
2. Restricting gas-forming foods prevents gas production, but wouldn't be the best intervention to promote gas expulsion.
3. Ambulation stimulates peristalsis, which will promote gas expulsion.
4. Fluid intake would not promote gas expulsion.
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