A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from a colon resection.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

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Clients recovering from a colon resection should take a stool softener as prescribed to keep stools a soft consistency for ease of passage.Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of intestinal obstruction and perforation and should be reported to the provider immediately.The client should be advised to avoid gas-producing foods and carbonated beverages,and avoid lifting heavy objects or straining on defecation.

A Nurse Teaches a Client Who Is Recovering from a Colon