Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse is planning care for a client following bilateral adrenalectomy. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which postoperative medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Bilateral adrenalectomy removes adrenal glands, necessitating lifelong hydrocortisone replacement to provide glucocorticoids and prevent adrenal insufficiency. Pantoprazole, PTU, and propranolol are not indicated for this purpose.