It is very important to monitor the surgical patient's urine output because

A. Urinary tract infections are common at this stage. While urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a potential postoperative complication, monitoring urine output is not primarily for detecting UTIs but for ensuring adequate kidney function and overall circulatory health.

B. Decreased urine output may be a sign of shock. Decreased urine output can be a key indicator of shock, as inadequate perfusion to the kidneys during shock reduces urine production. This is a critical sign of potential hemodynamic instability and warrants immediate attention.

C. A distended bladder is uncomfortable. While a distended bladder can be uncomfortable, monitoring urine output is more about assessing kidney function and detecting issues like dehydration, shock, or kidney failure rather than simply comfort.

D. Swelling may block the ureters or urethra. Swelling may cause urinary retention, but this is less common as a primary concern postoperatively. The primary reason for monitoring urine output is to assess overall circulation and kidney function, not necessarily to monitor for obstruction.

A. To relieve pain or complication without caring: This definition does not align with the meaning of "autologous." It is not related to relieving pain or complications.

B. Voluntary: "Voluntary" refers to an action taken by choice, but this is not the definition of "autologous."

C. Own, originating within an individual: "Autologous" refers to something that originates from the same individual. For example, autologous blood donation means the patient donates their own blood for later use.

D. Artificial body part: An artificial body part refers to a prosthesis, not something autologous. Autologous refers to the self, such as autologous tissue or stem cells.