A patient returns to the surgical nursing unit following a vertical banded gastroplasty with an NG tube to low,intermittent suction and a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control.During the postoperative care of the patient,the nurse recognizes the need for which of the following?
A) Promoting return of bowel sounds by discouraging excessive PCA use
B) Maintaining patency of the NG tube with frequent normal saline irrigations
C) Supporting the surgical incision during coughing to prevent dehiscence of the wound
D) Positioning the patient flat in bed on the right side to promote normal stomach emptying
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