Abdominal Surgery Complications

Abdominal Surgery Complications applies to post-abdominal and ostomy clients: ileus vs obstruction timelines, first flatus and bowel return, wound and drain surveillance, fever with tachycardia as leak or abscess red flags, and stoma ischemia, retraction, or high output complications. Prioritize early mobilization when safe, DVT prevention per orders, and escalation for rigid abdomen or uncontrolled pain. Connect ostomy care, bowel obstruction vs ileus, acute pancreatitis care, and Canada RN hub · US RN hub.