Multiple Choice
The nurse assesses the patient on the first postoperative day after major abdominal surgery.Which is the most important patient outcome that requires follow-up interventions by the nurse?
A) The pain level is 2 on a scale of 0-10 after an analgesic.
B) The patient is voiding an average of 45 mL/hr.
C) Bowel sounds are inaudible in all quadrants.
D) The patient performs breathing exercises every 6-8 hours.
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