Which intervention would be most appropriate for the client who will undergo a colon resection?
1. Teach the client about deep breathing exercises.
2. Discuss that the length of stay for this procedure is likely to be only overnight.
3. Teach the client that urinary retention is common after this procedure.
4. Teach the client about the drains he or she will likely have after surgery.
Teach the client about deep breathing exercises.
Rationale: The client who is undergoing a colon resection will need to be taught about deep breathing exercises and the potential for a temporary colostomy. A colon resection client will not always have drains. The length of stay for this client will be greater than overnight. Urinary retention is more common in other surgeries.
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