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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?
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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