Twelve hours after surgery for pheochromocytoma, the nurse should assess a postoperative client for manifestations of abdominal hematoma, including
A) absent bowel sounds.
B) blurred vision.
C) elevated blood pressure.
D) increased urine output.

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For the first day or two the client should be monitored closely for complications of the operation, including adrenal insufficiency, hypotension, hemorrhage, and shock. If the client is bleeding internally, an abdominal hematoma can develop, resulting in paralytic ileus. Manifestations of paralytic ileus include abdominal pain, distention, severe nausea, vomiting, and diminished or absent bowel sounds.

Twelve Hours After Surgery for Pheochromocytoma, the Nurse Should Assess