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serike

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The nurse is assessing a client's urine output. In addition to amount, the nurse notes the characteristics of the urine. Which is considered a normal characteristic of urine?
 
  a. It has a musty odor.
  b. It contains mucus.
  c. It appears transparent.
  d. It is dark amber in color.

Question 2

The nurse should assess a client with significant diarrhea for:
 
  a. fluid overload.
  b. dehydration and electrolyte loss.
  c. unexplained weight gain.
  d. edema.


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xiaomengxian

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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