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jayhills49 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

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.

Question 2

The HELLP syndrome indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following represents a defining characteristic of this acronym?

A) H = High blood pressure
B) E = Elevated gastrointestinal enzymes
C) L = Low liver enzymes
D) P = Low platelet count

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

D
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The HELLP syndrome indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension: Hemolysis (destruction of RBCs), Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count.