The Patient's Urinary Output from a Urostomy Is 150 ML

question 8

Multiple Choice

The patient's urinary output from a urostomy is 150 mL in the last 4 hours.What action does the nurse take?

• A) Document the amount.
• B) Notify the physician.
• C) Encourage more fluids.
• D) Check the skin turgor.

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