A nurse is monitoring a client who is 36 hr postoperative following gastric banding. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Rationale: A. The client is tolerating clear liquids: After gastric banding, clients typically start with clear liquids within the first 24–48 hours. Tolerating clear liquids at 36 hours post-op is an expected and desired outcome that indicates gastrointestinal recovery and readiness to progress the diet gradually. B. The client is voiding at least 250 mL/hr: This urine output is abnormally high and could indicate diuresis or overhydration. The expected minimum urine output is around 30 mL/hr, so this value exceeds normal expectations and is not typical postoperatively. C. The client is maintaining bed rest: Early ambulation is encouraged after bariatric procedures to prevent complications such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Prolonged bed rest is not expected or recommended. D. The client is consuming 1,000 calories daily: At 36 hours post-op, clients are still on a very restricted intake—usually clear liquids or small sips—and would not be consuming 1,000 calories. This intake would be excessive and inappropriate at this stage of recovery.