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What information does monitoring hourly urinary output provide in the ICU?
What information does monitoring hourly urinary output provide in the ICU?
- It allows calculation of fluid intake versus output (correct)
- It monitors urine color changes
- It measures kidney function directly
- It assesses bladder pressure changes
What is the purpose of a urinary catheter in the ICU?
What is the purpose of a urinary catheter in the ICU?
- To administer medication directly into the bladder
- To measure electrolyte levels in the urine
- To monitor hourly output and calculate fluid balance (correct)
- To prevent urinary tract infections
Why is it important to calculate how much fluid is going in versus coming out in the ICU?
Why is it important to calculate how much fluid is going in versus coming out in the ICU?
- To track electrolyte levels in the body
- To ensure proper fluid balance and prevent dehydration or fluid overload (correct)
- To monitor kidney filtration rate
- To measure urine acidity accurately
