The nurse is caring for an Asian client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy six hours ago. When asked whether there is pain, the client smiles and says, 'No.' What should the nurse do? a. Monitor for nonverbal cues of pain.b. Check the pressure dressing for bleeding.c. Assist the client to ambulate around his room.d. Irrigate the client's nasogastric tube with sterile water.

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1. The nurse is caring for an Asian client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy six hours ago. When asked whether there is pain, the client smiles and says, 'No.' What should the nurse do?

a. Monitor for nonverbal cues of pain.

b. Check the pressure dressing for bleeding.

c. Assist the client to ambulate around his room.

d. Irrigate the client's nasogastric tube with sterile water.