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How should urine output be measured accurately?
- A.Pour it into a graduated container on a flat surface and read at eye level
- B.Estimate the amount by looking into the urinal
- C.Read the container while holding it tilted overhead
- D.Ask the resident to guess the amount in ounces
Correct answer
A. Pour it into a graduated container on a flat surface and read at eye level
Why
Urine should be transferred to a clean graduated measuring container placed on a flat surface and read at eye level. Guessing or reading at an angle leads to inaccurate output records.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Measuring Height, Weight, and Intake/Output · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-081).