Which Assessment Finding of a 42-Year-Old Patient Who Had a Bilateral

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding of a 42-year-old patient who had a bilateral adrenalectomy requires the most rapid action by the nurse?

• A) The blood glucose is 176 mg/dL.
• B) The lungs have bibasilar crackles.
• C) The blood pressure (BP) is 88/50 mm Hg.
• D) The patient reports 5/10 incisional pain.

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