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NP125 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Nursing management for a patient with a bowel obstruction includes which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Keeping the patient NPO minimizes gastrointestinal motility and prevents further accumulation of intestinal contents, reducing the risk of perforation and worsening obstruction. Bowel rest is crucial in promoting resolution. Nasogastric tube placement alleviates distention by decompressing the stomach and removing gastric contents, reducing vomiting and the risk of aspiration while improving patient comfort. Rectal tubes are not effective in decompressing small bowel obstructions since the obstruction prevents material from reaching the rectum. Frequent oral care prevents mucosal dryness and infection risk in patients who are NPO and receiving suction therapy, promoting overall oral hygiene.
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