The nurse understands that paralytic ileus is a possible postoperative complication. Which assessment provides the nurse with information about this postoperative complication?
a. Auscultating for bowel sounds every 4 hours
b. Checking blood pressure while sitting and standing
c. Observing the patient's performance of leg exercises
d. Palpating the suprapubic region for distention
Question 2
When teaching the patient and family about CISC, why is it important for the nurse to teach about the signs and symptoms of complications?
a. Although rare, complications are always severe.
b. It is part of the process; complications almost never occur.
c. Urinary complications are common with CISC.
d. The only major complication is infection.
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