The nurse obtains a urine specimen from a client with ...

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The nurse obtains a urine specimen from a client with glomerulonephritis. What should the nurse expect to find when inspecting this specimen?
 
  1. Cloudy with some hematuria
  2. Clear amber with a foul odor
  3. Dark brown
  4. Clear and very dilute

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a cystectomy for bladder cancer. Postoperative nursing interventions should include:
 
  1. secure catheters and stents with tape; keep drainage bags lower than the kidneys.
  2. label all catheters and stents; keep drainage bags at kidney level.
  3. reduce activity levels and keep the client on strict bedrest.
  4. limit fluid intake to less than 1000 mL in 24 hours to promote healing.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Damage to the capillary membrane allows blood cells and protein to escape.
2. Foul odor is associated with an infection.
3. Dark brown urine would be concentrated.
4. Clear and diluted urine would be associated with renal failure.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Securing catheters and stents prevents kinking or occlusion; gravity flow is maintained by keeping the drainage bag below the level of the kidneys.
2. Securing catheters and stents prevents kinking or occlusion; gravity flow is maintained by keeping the drainage bag below the level of the kidneys.
3. Activity is not restricted.
4. Fluids are not restricted.