The nurse is providing care for a patient who underwent a Billroth I surgery for stomach cancer. Which nursing care is most important during the postoperative period for this patient?
A) Medicating for pain to promote coughing and deep breathing
B) Assisting the patient out of bed to prevent clot formation
C) Observing the surgical dressing to recognize excessive bleeding
D) Monitoring the amount and type of drainage from the NG tube
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