Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a vaginal hysterectomy and asks for a drink. her postoperative diet prescription reads clear liquids; advance diet as tolerated. which of the following responses should the nurse make?
“lunch trays should be here within the hour.”
“i am going to listen to your abdomen.”
“ill get you some water to drink.”
“i would wait a bit, or you could feel sick.”

Explanation:

Before advancing diet or giving fluids to a postoperative client, the nurse needs to assess bowel - sounds. Listening to the abdomen helps determine if the gastrointestinal tract is functioning properly and if it is safe to give fluids. The other responses do not address the need for assessment first.

Answer:

"I am going to listen to your abdomen."