You Are Caring for a Critically Ill Patient Whose Urine

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a critically ill patient whose urine output has been low for 2 consecutive hours.After a thorough patient assessment,you call the intensivist with report.Which information do you convey regarding background?

• A) Urine output of 40 mL/2 hours
• B) Current vital signs and history of aortic aneurysm repair 4 hours ago
• C) A statement that the patient is possibly hypovolemic
• D) A request for IV fluids

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