Postoperative Ileus.
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a possible complication after abdominal surgery. The exact pathophysiology is unknown. Nurses should be aware of associated symptoms and evidence-based treatments to prevent or reduce the time of POI.
Elizabeth D
ED
Katrancha
Nickole M
NM
George
D034841:Abdominal Cavity / Q000601:surgery*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors