
The nurse observes a loop of bowel protruding from the surgical incision. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement?
A) Call the RN
B) Cover the bowel with a sterile saline dressing
C) Turn the patient to the side of the evisceration
D) Raise the patient up to a high Fowler position
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