Which Assessment Finding in a Patient Who Had a Total

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding in a patient who had a total gastrectomy 12 hours previously is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) Absent bowel sounds
• B) Scant nasogastric ( NG ) tube drainage
• C) Complaints of incisional pain
• D) Temperature 102.1° F ( 38.9° C )

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