The Nasogastric (NG) Tube Is Removed on the Second Postoperative

The nasogastric (NG) tube is removed on the second postoperative day for a patient who had abdominal surgery. A clear liquid diet is ordered. Four hours later, the patient complains of abdominal distention and sharp, cramping gas pains. The most appropriate nursing action is to

A) place the patient on NPO status.
B) assist the patient to ambulate in the hall.
C) administer the ordered as-needed morphine sulfate.
D) reinsert the NG tube.

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