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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client in the Immediate

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The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period (PACU) .Which intervention should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of thrombophlebitis?


Definitions:

Sigmoid Colostomy

A surgical procedure that brings a portion of the sigmoid colon to the surface of the abdomen to create a stoma for waste expulsion.

Knowledge Deficit

A gap between what is understood and what needs to be known, often identified in education and healthcare.

Colostomy Appliance

A medical device used by individuals who have undergone a colostomy, to collect waste from a surgically created opening in the abdomen.

Digital Disimpaction

A manual procedure to remove fecal impaction from the rectum, typically used when a patient is experiencing severe constipation.

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