While reviewing the medical reports in an acute care setting, the nurse finds that the client is at risk for kidney damage and r
equests the healthcare provider to increase the intravenous fluid rate as a priority nursing intervention. which finding supports the nurse's conclusion?
The correct answer is the urine output is 25 mL/hr. The urine output is the amount of urine produced by a person hourly. The normal range for urine output is 800 to 2000 mL per day, meaning that the minimum rate of urine output should be approximately 30 mL/hr. Estimating the urine output can help monitor the kidney function and the levels of the body's hydration. Serious health problems could cause a decreased urine output, such as decreased blood supply to the kidneys or bladder and prostate problems. The patient has lower rate than normal and his/her fluid intake should be increased.
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