Multiple Choice
The nurse is planning postoperative care for a patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit from the recovery room after transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor. Which nursing action should be included?
A) Palpate extremities for edema.
B) Measure urine volume every hour.
C) Check hematocrit every 2 hours for 8 hours.
D) Monitor continuous pulse oximetry for 24 hours.
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