Test: NCLEX

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Janelle is a 56 year old woman who is three days post total abdominal hysterectomy. She has not passed gas or had a bowel movement since before surgery. The patient starts vomiting dark brown material. The nurse should be sure to do which of the following? 

Have the patient lay on her left side. 

Auscultate for bowel sounds.

Place a cool washcloth on the patient's forehead.

Administer anti-emetics.

Report the finding to the next shift.

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