A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Developed Paralytic

A nurse is caring for a client who developed paralytic ileus after a stroke.  The client reports nausea, abdominal discomfort, and distension; bowel sounds are absent.  Which prescription does the nurse question?

A) Hydrocodone 5/325 mg 1 tab every 4 hours PRN for moderate pain
B) Increase continuous IV normal saline rate from 75 to 100 mL/hr
C) Insert nasogastric tube and attach to wall suction
D) Ondansetron 4 mg IVP every 4 hours PRN for nausea

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