After sleeve gastrectomy,a 42-yr-old male patient returns to the surgical nursing unit with a nasogastric tube to low,intermittent suction and a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the postoperative plan of care?

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The incision should be protected from strain to decrease the risk for wound dehiscence. The patient should be encouraged to use the PCA because pain control will improve the cough effort and patient mobility. NG irrigation may damage the suture line or overfill the stomach pouch. Sugar-free clear liquids are offered during the immediate postoperative time to decrease the risk for dumping syndrome.

After Sleeve Gastrectomy,a 42-Yr-Old Male Patient Returns to the Surgical