A person with full-thickness burns receiving high-volume intravenous fluids has a urine output of 40 mL per hour. What is the significance of this urine volume?

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A urine output of 40 mL per hour is considered adequate kidney function. In a person with full-thickness burns receiving high-volume IV fluids, a lower urine output would suggest dehydration whereas a higher urine output may indicate overhydration. Pending renal failure would typically result in a decrease in urine output rather than maintaining an output of 40 mL per hour.

A Person with Full-Thickness Burns Receiving High-Volume Intravenous Fluids Has