As part of routine data collection, a nurse is required to ...

[jayhills49]

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]

Answer to Question 1

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

[jayhills49]

Excellent

[mochi09]

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