The nurse planning care for the client who had a repair of a uterine prolapse 2 days ago would include which intervention?
A) Encouraging a low-fiber diet
B) Having the client void every 2 hours
C) Keeping the client on bed rest
D) Performing routine Foley catheter care

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After prolapse repair, the client has a Foley catheter that is removed as soon as the client is ambulatory. Once the catheter is removed, the client voids every 2 hours to keep pressure off the suture line. This client should be ambulatory by now. Low fiber is not part of the treatment plan.

The Nurse Planning Care for the Client Who Had a Repair