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

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 to discuss with the health care provider?

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