Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 217 of 2368
A client has averaged 20 mL of urine per hour over the past eight hours. Which action should the nurse take?
- Notify the provider
- Encourage the client to drink more and recheck next shift
- Document the finding as a normal output
- Weigh the client again in 24 hours
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Correct answer: Notify the provider
Urine output below 30 mL/hour over eight hours should be reported for prompt intervention. It is an early sign of dehydration or kidney dysfunction.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Fluid and Electrolyte Regulation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026