Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy 24 hours ago. The client reports nausea and has not had a bowel movement since surgery. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea post-cholecystectomy may be due to anesthesia or pain medication, and an ordered antiemetic addresses this symptom promptly. Ambulation (B) and high-fiber diet (C) promote bowel movement but don't address nausea, and notification (D) is unnecessary unless symptoms persist or worsen.
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