A patient had a colon resection for removal of a cancerous tumor.Postoperatively,on the surgical floor,which activity would the nurse perform for the purpose of decreasing the risk of postoperative complications? Select all that apply.

A) Assist the patient to turn,breathe deeply,and cough every 2 hours.
B) Teach the patient about the type of tumor removed.
C) Assess the drainage from the surgical site.
D) Monitor vital signs on a regular basis.
E) Coach the patient in how to perform leg exercises in bed.

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Avery Newman · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,C,D,E, Explanation :  A) Assisting the patient to turn, breathe deeply, and cough every 2 hours can help prevent postoperative complications such as atelectasis and pneumonia.C) Assessing the drainage from the surgical site is important in monitoring for infection or excessive bleeding.D) Monitoring vital signs on a regular basis can help detect early signs of complications such as sepsis or shock.E) Coaching the patient in how to perform leg exercises in bed can help prevent the development of blood clots.B) Teaching the patient about the type of tumor removed is important for education and understanding, but it does not directly decrease the risk of postoperative complications.

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