A patient has had a repair of an AAA. For what reason is this patient being monitored postoperatively for urinary output and renal function studies (creatinine and BUN)?
a. The patient was probably in shock preoperatively, and there may be glomerular damage.
b. The patient is usually in a critical care nursing unit where this is done routinely.
c. The aorta was clamped during the surgery and the kidneys may have been inadvertently damaged.
d. Repair of the aneurysm improves renal perfusion and the urinary output should increase.
Answer: c. The aorta was clamped during the surgery and the kidneys may have been inadvertently damaged.
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