The nurse measures the urine output of a patient who requires a bedpan to void. Which action should the nurse take first? Put on gloves and:
a. Have the patient void directly into the bedpan
b. Pour the urine into a graduated container
c. Read the volume with the container on a flat surface at eye level
d. Observe the color and clarity of the urine in the bedpan
A
First, the nurse should put on gloves and have the patient void directly into the bedpan. Next, she should pour the urine into a graduated container, place the measuring device on a flat surface, and read the amount at eye level. She should observe the urine for color, clarity, and odor. Then, if no specimen is required, she should discard the urine in the toilet and clean the container and bedpan. Finally, she should record the amount of urine voided on the patient's intake and output record.
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