On the Second Postoperative Day,a Patient Who Has Had an Abdominal

Multiple Choice

On the second postoperative day,a patient who has had an abdominal hysterectomy complains of gas and abdominal distention.Which intervention would be most appropriate to stimulate a bowel movement?

A) Offering carbonated beverages
B) Encouraging ambulation at least four times per day
C) Administering a 1000-mL soapsuds enema
D) Applying an abdominal binder