The Nurse Caring for a Patient Admitted with Burns Over

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient admitted with burns over 30% of the body surface assesses that urine output has dramatically increased.Which action by the nurse would best ensure adequate kidney function?

• A) Continue to monitor the urine output.
• B) Monitor for increased white blood cells (WBCs).
• C) Assess that blisters and edema have subsided.
• D) Prepare the patient for discharge from the burn unit.