The nurse is providing care for a 14-year-old patient who is within the first 24 hours postoperative for scoliosis treatment. Which intervention, if performed, would demonstrate appropriate care measures?
A) Removing the indwelling urinary catheter immediately upon arrival to the care unit
B) Repositioning the patient every 2 to 4 hours while in bed during the recovery period
C) Encouraging the patient to walk postoperatively once daily during pain-free periods
D) Monitoring oxygen levels and bowel sounds once daily until patient is discharged to home
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