Exhibits Use an X for the nursing actions listed below that are Indicated (appropriate or necessary), Contraindicated (could be harmful), or Nonessential (makes no difference or not necessary) for the patient's care at this time. Only one selection can be made for each nursing action.

Assess for the presence of bowel sounds every 4 hours

Medicate with ibuprofen every 6 hours as needed for complaint of pain.

Carefully consider the type, frequency, and dosage of the patient's prescribed antibiotic therapy.

Focus on providing holistic nursing care to patient.

Obtain daily weights.

Consult with dietician to provide a low caloric diet.