A school-age client is recovering after abdominal surgery. The nurse is planning care for the return of bowel function. Which intervention should be included in the client's plan of care?
1. Fowler's position three times per day for 30 minutes each time
2. Assist the child in choosing a low-fat diet.
3. Commode at bedside
4. Ambulate 3–4 times a day.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The best data that indicate return of bowel sounds are flatus and passage of stool. Ambulation is the primary intervention to assist with both. A Fowler's position, bedside commode, and a low-fat diet will not assist with bowel function.
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