The nurse must keep an accurate intake and output record to assess kidney efficiency. In order for the kidneys to remove waste, they must produce an hourly urine output of at least:
a. 10 mL.
b. 20 mL.
c. 30 mL.
d. 40 mL.
C
The kidneys must excrete a minimum of 30 mL/hour to eliminate waste products.
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