A nurse receives new prescriptions for a client with severe burn injuries who is receiving fluid resuscitation per the Parkland formula.The client's urine output continues to range from 0.2 to 0.25 mL/kg/hr.Which prescription should the nurse question?

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The plan of care for a client with a burn includes fluid and electrolyte resuscitation.Furosemide would be inappropriate to administer.Postburn fluid needs are calculated initially by using a standardized formula such as the Parkland formula.However,needs vary among clients,and the final fluid volume needed is adjusted to maintain hourly urine output at 0.5 mL/kg/hr.Based on this client's inadequate urine output,fluids need to be increased,urine output needs to be monitored hourly,and electrolytes should be evaluated to ensure appropriate fluids are being infused.

A Nurse Receives New Prescriptions for a Client with Severe