Which of the following findings for a client who has had a cystectomy with an ileal conduit the previous day is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
A)Cloudy appearing urine
B)Hypotonic bowel sounds
C)Heart rate 102 beats/minute
D)Continuous drainage from stoma

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Tachycardia may indicate infection, hemorrhage, or postoperative atelectasis and shock, which are all serious complications of this surgery. The urine from an ileal conduit normally contains mucus and is cloudy. Hypotonic bowel sounds are expected after bowel surgery. Continuous drainage of urine from the stoma is normal.

Which of the Following Findings for a Client Who Has