Author Question: A client is taking diuretics. What should the nurse teach the client about his urine? A) Urinary ... (Read 54 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a client for an invasive diagnostic procedure of the urinary system. What statement by the nurse would help reduce the client's anxiety?

A) We do these procedures every day, so you don't need to worry.
B) I have had this done to me, and it only hurt for a little while.
C) Why are you so worried? Do you think you have a tumor?
D) Let me explain to you what they do during this procedure.

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Various diagnostic procedures, typically performed in a hospital operating room or outpatient facility, are used to study the urinary system. Nurses are responsible for preparing the client and giving aftercare. Explaining the procedure helps reduce the client's anxiety.