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The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a nephrectomy. Which of the following findings would be of GREATest concern to the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A temperature of 100.8┬░F suggests infection, a serious complication post-nephrectomy requiring immediate evaluation. Options B, C, and D are expected or normal: incision pain is typical, urine output 30 mL/hour is adequate for one kidney, and blood pressure 130/80 mmHg is stable.