The nurse caring for a client admitted for massive blood loss from ruptured esophageal varices would assess closely for
a. albuminuria related to renal hypertension.
b. decreasing urine output related to hypovolemia.
c. hematuria related to glomerular damage.
d. urine changes related to rhabdomyolysis.
B
Loss of circulating volume from hemorrhage can reduce kidney perfusion and consequently urine production.
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