Question

9. Postoperatively, the nurse assesses Simone’s bowel sounds and note that they are hypoactive. What action should the nurse implement in response to this finding? a) Notify the surgeon of the assessment finding b) Review the client’s serum electrolyte values c) Document the assessment finding in the chart d) Administer a laxative prescribed for PRN us

Please provide a rational

Answer 1

Option C is correct nursing implementation in response to the above findings associated with the postoperative assessment of Simone’s bowel sounds.

Beacause hypoactive bowel sounds are the usual and quite normal findings associated with general anesthesia. Hence nurse is advised to document this existing finding in the form of chart and further advised to close monitoring of the client.