A client with a diagnosis of a bleeding gastric ulcer goes to the operating room for a partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care would include
A.administering pain medications every 6 hours.
B.withholding fluids by mouth until the return of peristalsis.
C.positioning the client in high Fowler position.
D.flushing the nasogastric (NG) tube with sterile water.