The nurse is administering both crystalloid and colloid intravenous fluids as part of fluid resuscitation in a patient admitted in severe sepsis.What findings assessed by the nurse indicate an appropriate response to therapy?
A) Normal body temperature
B) Balanced intake and output
C) Adequate pain management
D) Urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr

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Adequate urine output of at least 0.5 mL/kg/hr indicates adequate perfusion to the kidneys following administration of fluid to enhance circulating blood volume.Normal body temperature and adequate pain management are not assessment findings indicating an adequate response to fluid therapy.During fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis,intake and output will not be balanced as circulating fluid volume deficit is restored.

The Nurse Is Administering Both Crystalloid and Colloid Intravenous Fluids