The nurse is assessing a patient 2 hours after a colonoscopy.Based on the procedure done,what focused assessment will the nurse include?

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The nurse does want to hear the presence of bowel sounds; absent bowel sounds may indicate a complication from the surgery.Bowel movements and flatulence are not expected in the hours after surgery.The nurse does want to hear the presence of bowel movements.Nausea is not a problem following colonoscopy.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient 2 Hours After a Colonoscopy.Based