Post transurethral resection of the prostate, a client has a three-way catheter with a continuous bladder irrigation. Over the last 12 hours, there has been 1400 mL of irrigation solution infused and 2000 mL measured in output from the drainage bag
What is the recording of the urinary output for the 12-hour period? (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL
ANS:
600 mL
2000 mL from the drainage bag (including both the irrigation fluid and urine) minus the 1400 mL of irrigation fluid equals 600 mL of urine: 2000 mL - 1400 mL = 600 mL.
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