A patient had a colon resection for removal of a cancerous tumor. Postoperatively, on the surgical floor which of the following activities would the nurse perform for the purpose of decreasing the risk of postoperative complications? Choose all that apply
1) Assist the patient to turn, breathe deeply, and cough every 2 hours.
2) Teach the patient about the type of tumor removed.
3) Assess the drainage from the surgical site.
4) Monitor vital signs on a regular basis.
ANS: 1, 3, 4
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