The critical care nurse is monitoring the patients urine output and drains following renal surgery. What should the nurse promptly report to the physician?

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Urine output and drainage from tubes inserted during surgery are monitored for amount, color, and type or characteristics. Decreased or absent drainage is promptly reported to the physician because it may indicate obstruction that could cause pain, infection, and disruption of the suture lines. Reporting increased pain on movement has nothing to do with the scenario described. Increased urine output and serosanguineous drainage are expected.

The Critical Care Nurse Is Monitoring the Patients Urine Output