During the emergent phase of burn care, which nursing action will be most useful in determining whether the patient is receiving adequate fluid infusion?

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When fluid intake is adequate, the urine output will be at least 0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hour. The patient's weight is not useful in this situation because of the effects of third spacing and evaporative fluid loss. Mucous membrane assessment and skin turgor also may be used, but they are not as adequate in determining that fluid infusions are maintaining adequate perfusion.

During the Emergent Phase of Burn Care, Which Nursing Action