A patient has had a surgical resection of an acoustic neuroma. The nurse would prioritize which postoperative assessment?

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Identification of damage to cranial nerves VII, IX, X, and XII would be a priority as acoustic neuromas grow along the path of the vestibulocochlear nerve and could potentially cause damage to those nerves during resection. Monitoring for potential complications such as cranial nerve deficits would be important in assessing the patient's recovery. Timing the return of tinnitus or measuring urine output hourly would not be as pertinent to the patient's immediate postoperative care. Determining the degree of hearing loss would be important for long-term management but would not be a priority immediately after surgery.

A Patient Has Had a Surgical Resection of an Acoustic