The nurse creates a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with severe dehydration. One nursing goal reads, "Patient will maintain urine output of at least 30 mL/hour." Which time frame will the nurse use to collect evaluation data for this expected outcome?
A)At the end of the shift
B)Every 24 hours
C)Every 4 hours
D)Every hour

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To evaluate the goal of maintaining a urine output of at least 30 mL/hour, the nurse would need to collect data every hour. This allows for timely adjustments to the care plan if the urine output falls below the expected outcome.

The Nurse Creates a Plan of Care for a Patient