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How often do you auscultate bowels sounds after abdominal surgery? I have this question that I need help with... A patient has developed a paralytic ileus following abdominal surgery with anastomosis to correct a small bowel obstruction. Which of the following is the most important nursing consideration in caring for this patient? [TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]A.[/TD] [TD] ensure that the patient tolerates a clear liquid diet [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]B.[/TD] [TD]maintain the patient on strict bedrest [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]C.[/TD] [TD]monitor bowel sounds every hour [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD]D.[/TD] [TD]ensure that the nasogastric tube is functioning I know that the ng tube needs to be functioning but everything I find has assess bowel sounds first. Every hour just seems too frequent. Help [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

I failed the test on Monday. After taking 7 years off to take care of my kids I feel totally unprepared for this test. I passed my OB competency test though. I know all of that stuff. If you can remember ANYTHING from the test it would be super helpful! Thanks

Well, I passed the Labor and Delivery portion. It was easy since it was my specialty when I worked. The pharmacology test was like taking a final exam for a class I completed 15 years ago. I failed that test and have to take it again in 3 days.

I am trying to go back to work after a 7 year break. The hospital is requiring a pharmacology and L&D skills test. Anyone have any recommendations for resources to study for the test other than NCLEX books?