Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired renal function. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Urine output of 175 mL in the past 8 hr
Rationale:
Normal urine output should be at least 30 mL/hr. A low output (oliguria) suggests impaired kidney function and requires immediate intervention to prevent acute kidney injury.
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This question is from Nurs 105 Fundamentals Final Exam which contains 49 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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