Answers GP-Anatomy and Physiology B Final Exam — Final examQuestion 16

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Final Exam — Final exam

Question 16 • *GP-Anatomy and Physiology B

What is a MAIN reason why a doctor would order a urine output test for a hospitalized patient?

Answer

A

to check if the patient has alcohol poisoning

B

to see if the patient is dehydrated

C

to find out if the patient has a healthy body weight

D

to assess how much iron is in the patient’s diet

Explanation

Urine output shows how much fluid the body is eliminating. A doctor can use it, along with other signs, to assess whether a hospitalized patient may be dehydrated; alcohol poisoning, body weight, and dietary iron are not what a urine output test is mainly used to check.

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