The nurse discontinues a client's Foley catheter following diagnostic procedure. When assessing the client's voided urine, it is noted to be concentrated with red strings. Which nursing action is best?
A) Ambulate the client in the hall.
B) Instruct the client to increase fluid intake.
C) Call the physician for further instructions.
D) Wait to see the next voided specimen.
B
Feedback:
The nurse is correct to instruct the client to increase fluid intake and then will assess the next voided specimen. Concentrated urine can be a sign that fluids are needed and red strings within the urine can be from irritation of the Foley catheter. It is too early to call the physician unless the nurse has other documentation of an infection or urinary problem.
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