Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Cavity / surgery*
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Evidence-Based Nursing / standards*
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Humans
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Ileus / diagnosis*
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Ileus / nursing*
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Nursing Care / standards*
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
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Postoperative Complications / nursing*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Risk Factors