Following an Exploratory Laparotomy and Bowel Resection, a Patient Who

Following an exploratory laparotomy and bowel resection, a patient who has a nasogastric tube to suction complains of nausea and stomach distention. The first action by the nurse should be to

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

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