A patient is in the immediate postoperative period following cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). What is the nurse's primary concern?
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A
Managing systemic photosensitivity reactions
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B
Preventing deep vein thrombosis with sequential compression devices
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C
Assessing for fluid and electrolyte imbalances
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D
Monitoring for oral mucositis from chemotherapy exposure