Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client 48 hr following cesarean birthA nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client 48 hr following cesarean birth. Which of the following nonpharmacologic interventions should the nurse include to reduce pain from intestinal gas?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Ambulation promotes gas movement, reducing pain, unlike carbonated beverages (may worsen gas), right-side lying (less effective), or straws (unrelated).