Which assessment finding in a postoperative client indicates to the nurse that the interven-tions to prevent hypovolemia need to be re-evaluated?
A. The blood pressure changes from 136/80 to 122/80 mm Hg.
B. The urine output decreases from 40 to 10 mL/hour.
C. The client cannot count backward from 100 by threes.
D. The client's temperature has changed from 100.2° to 100.4° F.
B
One of the most sensitive indicators of vascular volume loss is a decreased urine output in re-sponse to increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false