173. A patient in septic shock is receiving aggressive fluid resuscitation and vasopressors. The nurse observes the patient’s urine output has dropped to 5 mL/hr. What is the critical clinical implication?
A.
Patient is well hydrated
B.
Worsening acute kidney injury or inadequate renal perfusion
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C.
Patient is over-hydrated
D.
Patient needs more fluids
📖 Additional Information
Patient is well hydrated
Worsening acute kidney injury or inadequate renal perfusion
