A patient has recently been admitted to the orthopedic unit following total hip arthroplasty. The patient has a closed suction device in place and the nurse has determined that there were $320 \mathrm{~mL}$ of output in the first 24 hours. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding?

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Drainage of 200 to $500 \mathrm{~mL}$ in the first 24 hours is expected. Consequently, the nurse does not need to inform the physician. Fluid restriction and medication administration are not indicated.

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