The nurse is assessing a patient who had a total gastrectomy 8 hours ago. What information is most important to report to the health care provider?
A) Hemoglobin (Hgb) 10.8 g/dL
B) Temperature 102.1°F (38.9°C)
C) Absent bowel sounds in all quadrants
D) Scant nasogastric (NG) tube drainage
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