A postoperative patient begins coughing forcefully when eating gelatin. The nurse notices an evisceration of the intestines. What should the nurse do first? a) Notify the surgeon. b) Cover the intestines with sterile, moist dressings. c) Place the patient in low Fowler’s position. d) Document the event.

A postoperative patient begins coughing forcefully when eating gelatin. The nurse notices an evisceration of the intestines. What should the nurse do first?

a) Notify the surgeon.
b) Cover the intestines with sterile, moist dressings.
c) Place the patient in low Fowler’s position.
d) Document the event.

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