Which collaborative interventions will help prevent paralytic ileus in a patient who underwent right hemicolectomy for colon cancer?
A) Administer morphine 4 mg IV every 2 hours for pain.
B) Administer IV fluids at 125 mL/hr.
C) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor I&O.
D) Keep the nasogastric tube to low suction.
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