After a nephrectomy, a pt has a large urine output because of adrenal insufficiency. what does the nurse anticipate the priority intervention for this pt will be?
a. ACE inhibitor to control the hypertension and decreased protein loss in urine
b. straight catheterization or bedside bladder scan to measure residual urine
c. IV fluid replacement because of subsequent hypotension and oliguria
d. IV infusion of temsirolimus (torisel), to inhibit cell division
Answer: c. IV fluid replacement because of subsequent hypotension and oliguria
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