Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hourly urine output monitoring detects early graft dysfunction, critical post-kidney transplant. Blood pressure checks should be more frequent, rejection causes other electrolyte issues, and IV opioids are preferred early post-op.