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A Patient Recovering from GI Surgery 4 Hours Ago Is

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A patient recovering from GI surgery 4 hours ago is alert and oriented and complains of feeling thirsty.Diet orders read,"clear liquids,advance as tolerated." Which action should the nurse take?


A) Notify the RN.
B) Ask the patient if she has passed any flatus.
C) Allow the patient to take small sips of water.
D) Inform the patient she must remain NPO (nothing by mouth) until she has bowel sounds.

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