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A client has been n.p.o. after midnight for surgery. It is 11 a.m. and the nurse has asked her to void before being transferred to the surgical suite. The nurse should expect her urine to be what color?
 
  A) Pale yellow
  B) Colorless
  C) Dark amber
  D) Tea colored

Question 2

What is the micturition reflex?
 
  A) The process of filtration beginning with the glomerulus.
  B) The act of bladder contraction and perceived need to void.
  C) The reabsorption of the substances the body wants to retain.
  D) The secretion of electrolytes that are harmful to the body.


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

Ans: C
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Urine may be dark amber or orange-brown if it is very concentrated secondary to a decreased fluid intake. Urine is lighter than normal if it is diluted. Foods or drugs can also alter the color of urine. Tea-colored or very dark urine is a sign of dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
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Several words are used to describe the process of excreting urine from the body, including urination, voiding, and micturition.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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