Which collaborative interventions will help prevent paralytic ileus in a patient who underwent right hemicolectomy for colon cancer?

A) Administer morphine 4 mg intravenously 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 patient NPO until bowel sounds return.

Patients who require bowel surgery typically remain NPO until peristalsis returns,helping to prevent paralytic ileus,a complication that can occur after the bowel is surgically manipulated.Administering morphine promotes comfort but may increase the risk of ileus.Administering IV fluids prevents dehydration,but does not directly prevent ileus.Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter prevents urine retention and facilitates monitoring postoperative urine output.