Which collaborative interventions will help prevent paralytic ileus in a patient who underwent right hemicolectomy for colon cancer?
a. Administer morphine 4 mg intravenously every 2 hours for pain.
b. Administer IV fluids at 125 mL/hr.
c. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor I&O.
d. Keep the patient NPO until bowel sounds return.
ANS: D
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