A Patient Hourly Urine Output Is Recorded

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient hourly urine output is recorded. Which of the following output rates should be brought to the attention of the registered nurse immediately?

• A)15 mL/hr
• B)40 mL/hr
• C)60 mL/hr
• D)80 mL/hr

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