Several hours after an open surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm,the UAP reports to the nurse that urinary output for the past 2 hours has been 40 mL.The nurse notifies the health care provider and anticipates an order for a(n)

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The decreased urine output suggests decreased renal perfusion,and monitoring of renal function is needed.There is no indication that infection is a concern,so antibiotic therapy and a WBC count are not needed.The IV rate may be increased because hypovolemia may be contributing to the patient's decreased urinary output.

Several Hours After an Open Surgical Repair of an Abdominal