Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a bilateral adrenalectomy for treatment of an adrenal tumor. What information should the nurse give the client about the post-surgical needs?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
After a bilateral adrenalectomy, the client will need daily hormone replacement medications for life, as the adrenal glands produce essential hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.