The nurse understands that ileus is a possible postoperative complication.Which assessment provides the nurse with information about this postoperative complication?

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Auscultating for bowel sounds every 4 hours helps assess for ileus, as the absence or reduction of bowel sounds can indicate a lack of intestinal movement, which is characteristic of ileus.

The Nurse Understands That Ileus Is a Possible Postoperative Complication