During fluid resuscitation, what adjunctive monitoring besides urine output is often used to assess adequacy?
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Correct answer: Titration to mean arterial pressure and heart rate goals
Hemodynamic targets along with urine output help assess whether perfusion is adequate and guide fluid adjustments.
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