When Caring for a Severely Burned Client, the Nurse Notes

question 16

Multiple Choice

When caring for a severely burned client, the nurse notes that the client's urine is dark brown. The priority action by the nurse would be to

• A) check the urinary catheter for patency and irrigate it if needed.
• B) monitor vital signs more frequently to detect hypovolemia.
• C) notify the physician immediately and request an order for urinalysis.
• D) titrate intravenous (IV) fluids to maintain urine output of 75-100 ml/hour.

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