A patient has a urine output of 15 mL per hour for three consecutive hours after major surgery. Which finding should the nurse report first?
Correct answer: C. The urine output remains markedly reduced
- A. The urine is pale yellow in colour
- B. The patient reports mild thirst
- C. The urine output remains markedly reduced
- D. The patient asks when oral fluids can restart
Explanation
Persistent urine output below about 0.5 mL/kg/hour may indicate reduced renal perfusion, obstruction or acute kidney injury and should be reported promptly. The other findings do not indicate an immediate renal complication.
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