The patient's urinary output from his urostomy is 150 mL in the last 4 hours. What action should the nurse take?
a. Document the amount.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Encourage more fluids.
d. Check the skin turgor.
A
The amount is above the 30 mL/hr minimum for urinary output and is normal. None of the other options is necessary in this situation.
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