The 154-pound adult client has had vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days secondary to a viral infection. The nurse has been monitoring intravenous fluids and urine output
What hourly urine measurement would indicate to the nurse that efforts to rehydrate this client have not yet been successful and should continue? 1. 35 mL per hour
2. 80 mL per hour
3. 50 mL per hour
4. 30 mL per hour
4. 30 mL per hour
Rationale:
Normal urine output for adult clients is at least 0.5 mL/kg per hour. This client weighs 70 kg, so adequate urine output would be 35 mL per hour. The only option lower than 35 mL per hour is 30 mL per hour.
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