Posted: August 18th, 2017

After a right hemicolectomy for treatment of colon cancer, a 57-year old client is reluctant to turn while on bed rest. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?

After a right hemicolectomy for treatment of colon cancer, a 57-year old client is reluctant to turn while on bed rest. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?

1. Asking a coworker to help turn the client
2. Explaining to the client why turning is important.
3. Allowing the client to turn when he’s ready to do so
4. Telling the client that the physician’s order states he must turn every 2 hours