A child who weighs 53 lbs is receiving fluid volume replacement as part of the treatment for shock. The nurse is evaluating the child's hourly urinary output to determine if the child's condition is improving. Which output would the nurse interpret as most indicative of improvement?

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An hourly urinary output of 30 mL is most indicative of improvement in a child, as a general guideline for adequate urinary output is about 1 mL/kg/hour for children. Given the child weighs 53 lbs (approximately 24 kg), an output of 30 mL/hour meets this criterion, suggesting better kidney function and fluid balance.

A Child Who Weighs 53 Lbs Is Receiving Fluid Volume