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jerry coleman

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which information from a patient's urinalysis requires that the nurse notify the health care provider?
 
  a. pH 6.2
  b. Trace protein
  c. WBC 20 to 26/hpf
  d. Specific gravity 1.021

Question 2

A male patient in the clinic provides a urine sample that is red-orange in color. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Notify the patient's health care provider.
  b. Teach correct midstream urine collection.
  c. Ask the patient about current medications.
  d. Question the patient about urinary tract infection (UTI) risk factors.


wuly

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The increased number of white blood cells (WBCs) indicates the presence of urinary tract infection or inflammation. The other findings are normal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A red-orange color in the urine is normal with some over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as phenazopyridine (Pyridium). The color would not be expected with urinary tract infection, is not a sign that poor technique was used in obtaining the specimen, and does not need to be communicated to the health care provider until further assessment is done.


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