The nurse is caring for a postoperative renal transplant recipient in the critical care unit.After seeing minimal urine output in the catheter for most of the day,the patient expresses concern to the nurse.What is the best response by the nurse?

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There are many factors that can delay normal functioning of a transplanted renal graft (e.g.,prolonged cold times,altered perfusion states during surgery).It can take a few days for the transplant to function optimally.Low urine output alone is not the sole indicator of kidney failure or an acute rejection episode.Hemodialysis treatments are not routine in the presence of low urine output following a renal transplant.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Renal Transplant Recipient