A female client who has undergone salpingo-oophorectomy develops abdominal distention. Which of the following would be most helpful in promoting the client's comfort?
A) Instruct the client to refrain from douching.
B) Instruct the client to take sitz baths at regular intervals.
C) Tell the client to douche with hot water and soap.
D) Assist the client out of bed to ambulate.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Assisting the client out of bed to ambulate may help promote bowel movement and reduce abdominal distention. Refraining from douching and taking sitz baths may help prevent infection but will not necessarily relieve abdominal distention. Douching with hot water and soap is not recommended as it may further irritate the surgical site and increase the risk for infection.

A Female Client Who Has Undergone Salpingo-Oophorectomy Develops Abdominal Distention