A patient recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse would contact the patient's primary healthcare provider with which of the following 24-hour urine output volumes?

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Normal urine output for an adult is approximately 800-2000 milliliters per 24 hours. A volume of 600 milliliters in 24 hours is considered low and could indicate inadequate kidney function or urinary retention, warranting further assessment by a healthcare provider.

A Patient Recovering from Surgery Has an Indwelling Urinary Catheter