A client is taking diuretics. What should the nurse teach the client about his urine?
A) Urinary output will be decreased.
B) Urinary output will be increased.
C) Urine will be a pale yellow color.
D) Urine may be brown or black.
Ans: C
Certain drugs cause the urine to change color. Diuretics can lighten the color of urine to pale yellow. The nurse should inform the client about this side effect of the medication.
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