A Patient Is Scheduled for a Bilateral Adrenalectomy

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a bilateral adrenalectomy.For which health problem should the nurse prepare this patient?

• A) Hypoglycemia
• B) Hypercortisolism
• C) Hyperaldosteronism
• D) Adrenal insufficiency

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