You are caring for a patient who has just returned to his room following renal surgery. The patient has tubes that were inserted during surgery for drainage
What would your assessment parameters be for urine output and drainage from the tubes inserted during surgery? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Amount
B) Color
C) Type
D) Odor
E) Casts
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: Urine output and drainage from tubes inserted during surgery are monitored for amount, color, and type or characteristics. You would not assess the odor or the inclusion of casts in the urine and/or drainage.
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