Six hours after a thermal burn covering 50% of a patient's total body surface area ( TBSA ), the nurse obtains these data when assessing a patient. What is the priority information to communicate to the health care provider?

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The urine output should be at least 0.5 to 1.0 mL/kg/hr during the emergent phase, when the patient is at great risk for hypovolemic shock. The nurse should notify the health care provider because a higher IV fluid rate is needed. BP during the emergent phase should be greater than 90 systolic, and the pulse rate should be less than 120. Serous exudate from the burns is expected during the emergent phase.

Six Hours After a Thermal Burn Covering 50% of a Patient's