What are the postoperative management recommendations for an adult patient with a history of abdominal issues, status post (S/P) exploratory laparotomy, adhesiolysis, ligation of an omental band, core needle biopsy of a pelvic wall mass, and excision biopsy of a mesenteric lymph node, currently experiencing hypotensive episodes, impaired renal function, and tolerable postoperative pain, with a regimen of D5LR (Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer's solution) at 30 ml/hr, Butorphanol (generic name: Butorphanol) 10 ml/hr, and B fluids (Blood fluids) 70 ml/hr, and nil per os (NPO) with a nasogastric tube (NGT) open to drain?

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