Nurses play a critical role in the management of postoperative ileus during the perioperative phase of recovery. Alvimopan is an oral, peripherally acting, mu-opioid receptor antagonist that accelerates time to gastrointestinal recovery (resolution of postoperative ileus), representing a potential advance in management of these patients.
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