A Patient Undergoes a Nephrectomy for Massive Trauma to the Kidney

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes a nephrectomy for massive trauma to the kidney resulting from a fall from a scaffold. Which assessment data obtained postoperatively are most important to communicate to the surgeon?

A) Blood pressure is 102/48.
B) Urine output is 20 ml/hr for 2 hours.
C) Crackles are heard at both lung bases.
D) Incisional pain level is 8/10.