The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a radical nephrectomy for renal cancer. Which postoperative assessment made by the nurse is most beneficial to the patient? Select all that apply.
a) Monitoring the color of the incision
b( Monitoring for swelling at the incision site
c) Maintaining proper hydration in the patient
d) Maintaining the draining tubes parallel to the bed level
e) Monitoring for excessive drainage from the incisions