Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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👉 Assess bowel sounds.

Why?
A firm, distended abdomen could indicate a post-op ileus — a condition where bowel function slows or stops.
You need to assess what’s happening internally before deciding what to do next.

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