Test: NCLEX

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You are the nurse taking care of a patient who underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy 36 hours ago. The patient states that they have not passed flatus or had a bowel movement since the surgery. You reassure the patient that this is common following surgery, for which of the following reasons?

Bacterial infection

Post-operative ileus

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Post-operative amphetamines

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