What is the action taken if urine output is too high?

When urine output is too high, reducing fluid intake is a common response to help manage the situation. Excessive urine output, known medically as polyuria, may indicate that the body is expelling fluids at an excessive rate, possibly due to conditions such as diabetes or other metabolic issues. By decreasing fluid intake by 25%, you help prevent further fluid loss and assist in stabilizing the patient's hydration status. It’s essential to maintain a balance where the body's needs are met without contributing to further fluid imbalance. This approach helps ensure that the kidneys are not overtaxed and allows for a more controlled, manageable fluid balance.

Other options may not directly address the issue of high urine output. For example, increasing fluid intake could exacerbate the problem, while changing to a high fiber diet or administering more medications might not appropriately rectify the body’s fluid regulation issues. Therefore, the most effective and direct action in this scenario is to decrease fluid intake.