The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a bowel resection 2 hours ago. The urine output for the past 2 hours totals 50 mL. Which action should the nurse take?

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After a major surgery like a bowel resection, it's important to monitor for signs of adequate perfusion and organ function. A urine output of less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr is considered oliguria and can be a sign of inadequate renal perfusion, possibly due to hypovolemia or other complications. In the immediate postoperative period, a urine output of 50 mL in 2 hours (which is significantly less than the expected minimum of about 100 mL/hour for an average adult) warrants notifying the provider to assess the need for intervention.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Underwent a Bowel