Following an Exploratory Laparotomy and Bowel Resection, a Patient Has

Following an exploratory laparotomy and bowel resection, a patient has an NG tube to suction but complains of nausea and stomach distention. The nurse irrigates the tube PRN as ordered, but the irrigating fluid does not return. The first action by the nurse should be to

A) notify the patient's health care provider.
B) auscultate for bowel sounds.
C) reposition the tube and check for placement.
D) remove the tube and replace it with a new one.

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