A Patient Undergoes a Nephrectomy for Massive Trauma to the Kidney

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes a nephrectomy for massive trauma to the kidney resulting from a fall from a scaffold. Which assessment data obtained postoperatively are most important to communicate to the surgeon?

• A) Blood pressure is 102/48.
• B) Urine output is 20 ml/hr for 2 hours.
• C) Crackles are heard at both lung bases.
• D) Incisional pain level is 8/10.

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