The nurse determines that interventions to prevent postoperative constipation have been effective in a client recovering from surgery. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
1. Abdominal distention present.
2. Gas pains present.
3. Client vomiting.
4. Bowel movement occurred 24 hours after resuming a normal diet.
Answer: 4. Bowel movement occurred 24 hours after resuming a normal diet.
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