Assessment of a Patient Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is admitting a client who recently underwent a bilateral adrenalectomy. Which intervention is essential for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenalectomy can lead to adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal hormones are essential to maintaining homeostasis in response to stressors. None of the remaining options are essential interventions specific to this client's problem.