In caring for a client immediately following gastric cancer surgery, which nursing assessment finding would require priority attention?
A) Levine tube set to high continuous suction
B) Moderate amount dark red drainage in the suction container
C) Urine output at 40 mL/hour
D) Abdomen soft with sluggish bowel sounds
A
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A single lumen suction catheter (Levin tube) can adhere to the lining of the stomach and cause irritation, therefore should be set at a low-intermittent setting. Dark red drainage in the suction collection canister is an expected finding. Urine output of 30 mL or greater per hour is expected finding as is a soft abdomen with sluggish bowel sounds.
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