Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client following a cesarean birth, reports being hungryA nurse is caring for a client following a cesarean birth. The client tells the nurse that she is hungry. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
Auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds is the priority to confirm the return of peristalsis post-cesarean, ensuring the client can tolerate oral intake without complications.