A nurse assesses a client with a mechanical bowel obstruction who reports intermittent abdominal pain.An hour later the client reports constant abdominal pain.Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Administer intravenous opioid medications.
B) Position the client with knees to chest.
C) Insert a nasogastric tube for decompression.
D) Assess the client's bowel sounds.
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