The Nurse Assesses the Postpartum Client Who Has Not Had

The nurse assesses the postpartum client who has not had a bowel movement by the third postpartum day.Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?

A) Encourage the client to have patience,saying,"It will happen soon."
B) Instruct the client to eat a low-fiber diet.
C) Decrease fluid intake.
D) Obtain an order for a stool softener.