A patient had an ileal conduit created and is being cared for by a postsurgical nurse. What is a complication the nurse would monitor this patient for in the immediate postoperative care period?
A) Respiratory alkalosis
B) Colon obstruction
C) Ureteral obstruction
D) Gangrene of the ilium
C
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1. Plan 2. Intervention 3. Evaluation 4. Progress notes
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