A patient recovering from Gl surgery four hours ago is alert and oriented and complains of feeling thirsty. Diet reads, “clear fluids, advance as tolerated.” Which action should the nurse do first? Notify the RN Inform the patient she must remain NPO (nothing by mouth) until she has bowel sounds. Ask the patient if she has passed flatus. Allow the patient to take small sips of water.
[Answered]: A patient recovering from Gl surgery four hours…
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