The nurse is caring for a patient who had an ovarian cyst removed under general anesthesia 12 hours ago.Which is the most important goal for this patient?
A) The patient will cough and deep breathe every hour for 48 hours.
B) The patient will have bowel sounds within 24 hours after surgery.
C) The patient will exercise the feet and ankles 3 times this shift.
D) The patient will ambulate tonight and 3 times tomorrow.
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