A patient hourly urine output is recorded. Which output rates should be brought to the attention of the registered nurse (RN) immediately?
a. 15 mL/hr
b. 40 mL/hr
c. 60 mL/hr
d. 80 mL/hr
ANS: A
The minimum urine output should be 30 mL/hr, so 15 mL/hr should be reported. B. C. D. These rates are adequate and do not need to be reported.
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