A patient with small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to adhesions is no longer passing gas. She has a fever and has shown no signs of improvement in 24 hours. There is no evidence of stool or gas in the distal intestine on radiograph
What is the most important intervention for this patient at this point?
A) Withholding oral food and fluid
B) Laparoscopic lysis of adhesions
C) Placement of nasogastric tube
D) Aggressive treatment with IV fluid and electrolytes
C
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