Multiple Choice
A day after abdominal surgery, a postoperative patient on a surgical unit says to the nurse, "I'm having a problem with a lot of gas. Maybe it's the food I'm eating." What is the appropriate response by the nurse? Select all that apply.
A) "If the problem continues after you go home, you'll need to avoid gas-producing foods, such as beans."
B) "Let's get you out of bed and walking more. This can help with your gas."
C) "When was your last bowel movement? You may be a bit constipated."
D) "I understand. I'll have to call the doctor for insertion of a rectal tube."
E) "We may need to get you ready to go back to surgery to fix this problem."
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