RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 236 of 2368

A hospitalized adult has produced a total of 380 mL of urine over the past 24 hours, which is new for this client. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Report the decreased urine output to the health care provider
  2. Encourage the client to void more often and recheck tomorrow
  3. Document the finding as expected for an adult
  4. Remove the output measurement from the routine plan
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Correct answer: Report the decreased urine output to the health care provider

Less than 500 mL in 24 hours is oliguria. New oliguria can indicate dehydration, fluid retention, or declining kidney function.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Urinary System. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026