A client with multiple injuries following a vehicular accident is transferred to the critical care unit. He begins to complain of increased abdominal pain in the left upper quadrant. A ruptured spleen is diagnosed and he is scheduled for emergency splenectomy. In preparing the client for surgery, the nurse should emphasize in his teaching plan the:

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Presence of abdominal drains for several days after surgery. Drains are usually inserted into the splenic bed to facilitate removal of fluid in the area that could lead to abscess formation.

A Client with Multiple Injuries Following a Vehicular Accident Is