An obese client with diabetes who had a bowel resection 5 days ago says, "i felt like i split open when i was coughing."
on assessment, the nurse notes that the incision edges are separated and a loop of bowel is protruding through the wound.

which nursing actions would be appropriate?

1. administer one oral tablet of oxycodone prescribed prn for pain2. assess a full set of vital signs3. cover the viscera with sterile dressings saturated in normal saline (ns) solution4. notify the health care provider (hcp) immediately5. place the client in low fowler's position with knees slightly flexed