What postoperative nursing intervention would be a priority for the client who has undergone an abdominal-perineal resection for a rectal tumor?
A. Monitoring of perineal wound drainage
B. Assisting the client with a bowel training program
C. Administering corticosteroids to prevent rectal itching
D. Providing a high-fiber diet to ease the passage of stools
A
Monitoring of drainage from the perineal wound and cavity is of primary importance in detecting infection or abscess formation.
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