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A woman had a cesarean birth 2 hours ago. She now complains of being hungry and wants something to eat. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Assess for bowel sounds and ask if she is passing gas.
  B.
  Inform the woman that she can't eat until her bowels move.
  C.
  Order her a meal high in carbohydrates.
  D.
  Provide her with a medical liquid diet.
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ANS: A
Until bowel function returns following a cesarean birth, the patient should only be offered ice chips and small sips of water. The nurse assesses for return of bowel function by listening for bowel sounds and asking the woman if she is passing gas. The other actions are not appropriate.
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