When providing postoperative care for a patient who has had a bilateral adrenalectomy,which assessment information obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate to the physician?

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The patient's blood pressure of 102/50 mm Hg is most important to communicate to the physician because after a bilateral adrenalectomy, the patient is at risk for hypotension due to the sudden decrease in corticosteroids and catecholamines, which can affect blood pressure regulation.

When Providing Postoperative Care for a Patient Who Has Had