Problem: A nurse asks a client who had abdominal surgery 1 day ago if they have moved their bowels since surgery. The client states, "I haven't moved my bowels, but I am passing gas." How should the nurse intervene? Need Assignment Help? Apply moist heat to the client's abdomen. Apply moist heat to the client's abdomen. Encourage the client to ambulate as soon as possible after surgery. Encourage the client to ambulate as soon as possible after surgery. Administer a tap water enema. Administer a tap water enema. Notify the health care provider. Notify the health care provider.