Which assessment finding in a patient who had a total gastrectomy 12 hours previously is most important to report to the health care provider?

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An elevation in temperature may indicate leakage at the anastomosis, which may require return to surgery or keeping the patient NPO. The other findings are expected in the immediate postoperative period for patients who have this surgery.

Which Assessment Finding in a Patient Who Had a Total