The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is assisting in the care of a 51-year-old patient recovering from a hypophysectomy. Which observation should the nurse identify as needing immediate intervention?
A) Urine specific gravity of 1.19
B) Hemoglobin level of 13.2 g/dL
C) Urinary output of 800 mL in 4 hours
D) Complaints of pain at a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10
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