RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN

RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter - CORRECT ANSWER A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds Using the acute vs. chronic approach to client care, the nurse should first assess the client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds because these manifestations are indications of a paralytic ileus.