When you check on Mrs. Young, you notice that she has only 150 cc of urine in her urinary drainage bag. This is the same amount that was in the drainage bag four hours ago. After checking to see that the tubing does not have any kinks or blockages, what should you do?
A. Inform your supervising nurse of Mrs. Young's lack of urinary output.
B. Lift the drainage bag above the level of the bladder, to get an accurate measurement.
C. Tell Mrs. Young not to drink any fluids for now.
D. All of these
Answer: A
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