The nurse is caring for a client who has a continuous bladder irrigation running following a prostatectomy. During the shift, a total of 1500 mL of irrigant is infused
The Foley bag is emptied twice for the shift with totals of 850 mL and 950 mL. What is the client's actual urine output for the shift?
A) 300 mL
B) 250 mL
C) 100 mL
D) 950 mL
Answer: A
The total infused is 1500 mL. The total drained is 1800 mL. The total, or true output, is 300mL greater than the input.
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