The Patient Has Severe Hyperthyroidism and Will Have Surgery Tomorrow

The patient has severe hyperthyroidism and will have surgery tomorrow. What assessment is most important for the nurse to assess in order to detect development of the acid-base imbalance for which the patient has highest risk?

A) Urine output and color
B) Level of consciousness
C) Heart rate and blood pressure
D) Lung sounds in lung bases

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