A patient who weighs 132 pounds sustained a burn injury and is receiving fluid resuscitation. The nurse would evaluate adequate hydration if the patient is producing at least ________ mL of urine each hour
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
30
Rationale : This patient weighs 60 kg. Adequate urine output is 0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hr. 60 kg x 0.5 = 30 mL
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