A patient is postoperative hour 8 following an appendectomy and is anxious stating, “Something is not right. My pain is worse than ever and my stomach is swollen.” Blood pressure is 88/50, pulse is 115, and respirations are 24 and labored. Abdomen is soft and distended. No obvious bleeding noted. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A patient is postoperative hour 8 following an appendectomy and is anxious stating, “Something is not right. My pain is worse than ever and my stomach is swollen.” Blood pressure is 88/50, pulse is 115, and respirations are 24 and labored. Abdomen is soft and distended. No obvious bleeding noted. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a) Inform the patient this is the normal progression following abdominal surgery.
b) Administer morphine per orders.
c) Ambulate the patient to reduce abdominal distention.
d) Notify the physician.
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