All of the following are signs of decomposing urine EXCEPT ...

[Frost2351]

All of the following are signs of decomposing urine EXCEPT
 
 bacterial growth
  ammonia odor
  acetone evaporates
  pH becomes acidic
  cellular structures disintegrate

Question 2

All of the following regarding the Standards for the Relief of Acute Pain and Cancer Pain are true except:
 A) Acute pain and cancer pain are recognized and effectively treated.
  B) Patients must communicate the presence and persistence of pain to health care staff.
  C) Information about analgesics is not given to patients, as this may contribute to dependence.
  D) Adherence to standards is monitored by an interdisciplinary committee.

[ttt030911]

Answer to Question 1

pH becomes acidic

Rationale: Decomposition primarily involves bacterial growth; phosphates and urates may precipitate out of solution; urine pH becomes alkaline; cellular components disintegrate; sugar decomposes and acetone evaporates; and bilirubin and urobilinogen oxidize.

Answer to Question 2

C

[Frost2351]

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[kjohnson]

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