Patient Education Colorectal Cancer: Your Care and Recovery | Page 31

What to Expect Once You’re in Your Room
Day of Surgery
• Fluids and antibiotics will be given through the IV line.
• There may be an NG tube down your nose into your stomach.
• A dressing will be on your lower abdomen. The nurse will be checking
and caring for your dressing.
• You will be taught to cough and do deep breathing exercises. These
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