The nurse is beginning her first shift on her own in the intensive care unit. As she assesses her patient she is alarmed at the decreased amount of urine in the patient's foley catheter. The nurse observes a urine output of:

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The nurse observes that a hourly urine output of 30 mL/hour is a sign of decreased urine output. The patient should be assessed for the underlying potential cause of this decreased output.

The Nurse Is Beginning Her First Shift on Her Own