A 72-year-old postoperative patient after major surgery has urine output of 10 mL/hour for the last 3 hours. Blood pressure is 105/65 mmHg, heart rate...

Question

A 72-year-old postoperative patient after major surgery has urine output of 10 mL/hour for the last 3 hours. Blood pressure is 105/65 mmHg, heart rate 100/min, mucous membranes slightly dry. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Give a fluid challenge with IV crystalloid and reassess urine output and observations

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Do nothing; low urine output is normal after surgery

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Insert dialysis catheter immediately

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Increase Furosemide dose

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Restrict fluids further

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Postoperative oliguria

A 72-year-old postoperative patient after major surgery has urine output of 10 mL/hour for the last 3 hours. Blood pressure is 105/65 mmHg, heart rate 100/min, mucous membranes slightly dry. What is the most appropriate initial management?