The nurse is caring for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of acute postoperative pain after a gastrectomy. The patient has a nasogastric (NG) tube. What interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.?

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The nurse should evaluate pain regularly and report any changes to the RN, monitor NG tube functioning, and provide pain medication as ordered. Repositioning the NG tube once a shift is not necessary unless there are specific orders to do so. Encouraging total bedrest may not be necessary for this patient's recovery and starting a regular diet once bowel sounds are detected is not indicated as the patient has just had surgery.

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