A Patient Undergoes a Nephrectomy for Massive Trauma to the Kidney

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes a nephrectomy for massive trauma to the kidney resulting from a fall from a scaffold.Immediately postoperatively,which of the following assessment data is most important to communicate to the surgeon?

• A) Blood pressure is 102/48 mm Hg.
• B) Urinary output is 20 mL/hour for 2 hours.
• C) Crackles are heard at both lung bases.
• D) Incisional pain level is 8 on a scale of 10.

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Definitions:

Research Data

Information collected or generated as part of scientific investigations, studies, or experiments, which forms the basis for analysis and conclusions.

Mean

The average value in a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of the numbers by the quantity of numbers.

Scale

A system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement.

Resistance To Change

The tendency of individuals or organizations to resist alterations in their current state or environment due to uncertainty or comfort with the status quo.