Mrs. Evans is an 82-year-old female who is on postoperative day 3
Mrs. Evans is an 82-year-old female who is on postoperative day 3 following
resection of a small bowel tumor. She is alert today and her nasogastric tube is removed. The AGACNP knows that if the recovery proceeds normally, Mrs. Evans may begin clear liquids:
A.Immediately B. In 24 hours C. When bowel sounds return D.After a negative swallow study