How Should the Nurse Measure Urinary Output for an Infant

question 46

Multiple Choice

How should the nurse measure urinary output for an infant with dehydration?

• A)Attaching a urine collecting bag
• B)Wringing out the diaper
• C)Weighing the diaper
• D)Inserting a catheter

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