A patient had a nephrostomy and e nephrostomy tube is in place. What is included in the postoperative care of this patient?
a. Assess the amount of drainage in the collection bag.
b. Irrigate the tube to ensure patency.
c. Keep the patient NPO for 6 to 8 hours.
d. Review the results of the clotting studies.
Answer: a. Assess the amount of drainage in the collection bag.
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