Nursing Interventions: Cholelithiasis Place the patient in low Fowler’s position. Provide intravenous fluids and nasogastric suction. Provide water and other fluids and soft diet, after bowel sounds return. Instruct the patient to use a pillow to splint incision. Administer analgesic agents as ordered. Remind patient to expand lungs fully to prevent atelectasis. Promote early ambulation. […]