As part of routine data collection, a nurse is required to observe the characteristics of urine of assigned clients
Which observation would be the most accurate to document in the electronic medical record regarding the characteristics of a client's urine? A) Light amber-colored urine is seen in the case of dehydration.
B) Strong ammonia-like odor is normal in freshly voided urine.
C) Change in the normal color of urine may be caused by medications.
D) Orange-brown colored urine is seen in the case of overhydration.
C
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Certain medications and food can alter the normal color of urine. Light amber-color urine is normal. Dark amber-colored or orange-brown colored urine is seen in dehydration. Strong ammonia-like odor in freshly voided urine is not normal. It may indicate abnormalities such as urinary tract infections. In overhydration, urine is lighter in color (almost colorless) and not orange-brown.
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