A 70 kg adult client has had vomiting and diarrhoea for four days secondary to a viral infection. What hourly urine measurement would indicate that efforts to rehydrate this client have not yet been successful and should continue?

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A urine output of less than 30 mL per hour indicates inadequate hydration and efforts to rehydrate should continue. This is particularly important in an adult who has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to significant fluid loss and electrolyte imbalances.

A 70 Kg Adult Client Has Had Vomiting and Diarrhoea