Two days following abdominal surgery a client begins to report cramping abdominal pain, and the nurse's inspection of the abdomen indicates slight distention. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Two days following abdominal surgery a client begins to report cramping abdominal pain, and the nurse's inspection of the abdomen indicates slight distention. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A client with ulcerative colitis is admitted to the medical unit during an acute exacerbation. The nurse should instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to report which finding related to the client's bowel movements?

After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a client has bloody urine output with large clots. The nurse implements the postoperative prescription to irrigate the indwelling catheter PRN to maintain the catheter's patency. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is receiving chemotherapy is vomiting. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is evaluating a male client’s understanding of diet teaching about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behavior indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan?