Several days postoperative bowel surgery, the client is eating soft food, ambulating regularly, and using hydromorphone (Vicodin) for pain. The nursing care plan should include:
1. Monitoring vital signs for respiratory depression.
2. Inserting a urinary catheter for urinary retention.
3. Weaning pain medication to prevent addiction.
4. Increasing dietary fiber and fluids and administering a stool softener.
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