Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement in a client after kidney transplant surgery?

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Because of increased risk for infection related to immune suppressive drugs given to prevent rejection,the catheter is removed as soon as possible to avoid infection,usually 3 to 7 days after surgery.The client may need assistance with changes in body image,but this is not the priority.The client does not require protective precautions.Laboratory values will be monitored frequently in a post-transplant client,but this is not as important as preventing a complication by removing the catheter.

Which Intervention Is Most Important for the Nurse to Implement