A patient is on postoperative day 2 after a nephrectomy.What is the most effective way to increase her peristalsis?

Name: A patient is on postoperative day 2 after a nephrectomy.What is the most effective way to increase her peristalsis?
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Ambulation is the most effective way to increase peristalsis after surgery. It stimulates bowel movement by enhancing the movement of gas and feces through the intestines, which can be slowed down due to anesthesia and reduced physical activity post-surgery.

A Patient Is on Postoperative Day 2 After a Nephrectomy