Which intervention would be most appropriate for a client who has undergone colostomy surgery?
A) Monitoring vital signs once a day.
B) Taking temperature by rectal route.
C) Monitoring the volume of gastric secretions.
D) Minimizing the client's fluid intake.
C
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The nurse should monitor the volume of suctioned gastric secretions in a client who has undergone colostomy surgery. The nurse should monitor vital signs once every 4 hours and take temperature by any route other than rectal. The nurse should also ensure that the client's fluid intake is adequate and not minimized.
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