A nurse is admitting a patient to the postsurgical unit following a gastrostomy. When planning assessments, the nurse should be aware of what potential postoperative complication of a gastrostomy?
A) Premature removal of the G tube
B) Bowel perforation
C) Constipation
D) Development of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
Ans: A
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A significant postoperative complication of a gastrostomy is premature removal of the G tube. Constipation is a less immediate threat and bowel perforation and PUD are not noted to be likely complications.
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