You are on the trauma team in the ER as the new intern in the surgery department. A patient comes in with bleeding from a serious motor vehicle accident. There is an estimated 15% to 30% of total blood volume loss from their body. What would you expect their urine output to be given this large amount of blood loss?

Question

You are on the trauma team in the ER as the new intern in the surgery department.  A patient comes in with bleeding from a serious motor vehicle accident.  There is an estimated 15% to 30% of total blood volume loss from their body. What would you expect their urine output to be given this large amount of blood loss?
Group of answer choices

Urine output would be 0 mL/hour or anuria.

Urine output decreases below 30 mL/hour.

There is no effect on urine output.

Urine output is increased to above 50 mL/hour.

GPT 3.5 · Answer

Urine output decreases below 30 mL/hour.

In response to significant blood loss, the body's compensatory mechanisms prioritize maintaining blood pressure and circulating volume, often leading to decreased urine output as the kidneys conserve fluid.