The nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth. The client received a general anesthetic. The nurse would encourage which of the following in order to prevent or minimize abdominal distention? Select all that apply
1. Increased intake of cold beverages
2. Leg exercises every 2 hours
3. Abdominal tightening
4. Ambulation
5. Using a straw to drink fluids
Correct
2; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. Increased intake of cold beverages increases distention through increased intake of gas.
2. Doing leg exercises every 2 hours, performing abdominal tightening, and ambulation all serve to prevent or minimize abdominal distention in a surgical client who received a general anesthetic.
3. Doing leg exercises every 2 hours, performing abdominal tightening, and ambulation all serve to prevent or minimize abdominal distention in a surgical client who received a general anesthetic.
4. Doing leg exercises every 2 hours, performing abdominal tightening, and ambulation all serve to prevent or minimize abdominal distention in a surgical client who received a general anesthetic.
5. Using a straw increases the distention through increased intake of gas.
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