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A client has had a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. The most important measurement in the immediate post-operative period for the nurse to take is to:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Blood pressure monitoring is critical post-adrenalectomy, as the adrenal gland regulates blood pressure through hormone production, and surgery may cause instability.