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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