Which of the following denotes the primary reason that the nurse inserts an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter in a child with severe burns
A.Monitoring for a urinary tract infection.
B.Measuring urine output accurately.
C.Preventing urinary retention.
D.Assessing urine specific gravity.
参考答案:B
解析:Accurate determination of urine output is a crucial factor in the care of a burn victim. The benefits of using an indwelling catheter to measure urine output to the nearest milliliter outweigh the risk of infection and other problems associated with use.