A patient recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. For which 24-hour urine output volumes should the nurse notify the patient's healthcare provider?

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Normal urine output for an adult is approximately 0.5 to 1 mL/kg/hr, which translates to about 1200 to 1500 mL per 24 hours for most adults. An output of 600 mL in 24 hours is significantly below normal and could indicate inadequate kidney function or fluid retention, warranting notification of the healthcare provider.

A Patient Recovering from Surgery Has an Indwelling Urinary Catheter