A 26-Year-Old Patient with a History of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Multiple Choice

A 26-year-old patient with a history of polycystic kidney disease is admitted to the surgical unit after having knee surgery. Which of the routine postoperative orders is most important for the nurse discuss with the health care provider?

A) Give ketorolac (Toradol) 10 mg PO PRN for pain.
B) Infuse 5% dextrose in normal saline at 75 ml/hr.
C) Obtain BUN, creatinine, and electrolytes in 2 hours.
D) Order regular diet after patient is awake and alert.