Questions: A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24 -hr period. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding in the electronic record? Dysuria Urgency Nocturia Oliguria

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24 -hr period. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding in the electronic record? Dysuria Urgency Nocturia Oliguria
Transcript text: A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24 -hr period. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding in the electronic record? Dysuria Urgency Nocturia Oliguria
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The answer is the fourth one: Oliguria.

Explanation for each option:

  • Dysuria: This term refers to painful or difficult urination. It is not related to the volume of urine output, so it is incorrect in this context.

  • Urgency: This term describes a sudden, compelling need to urinate. It does not pertain to the amount of urine produced, so it is not the correct term for documenting low urine output.

  • Nocturia: This term refers to excessive urination at night. It is not related to the total volume of urine output over a 24-hour period, so it is incorrect for this situation.

  • Oliguria: This term is used to describe a decreased urine output, typically defined as less than 400 mL in 24 hours for adults. Since the client has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24-hour period, this is the correct term to document the finding.

In summary, the nurse should document the finding as "oliguria" in the electronic record.

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