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Title: When collecting a urine sample from a client for examination, the nurse notes that the sample ...
Post by: mayslee97 on Jan 18, 2018
When collecting a urine sample from a client for examination, the nurse notes that the sample appears dark amber in color. Which of the following could cause this variation in color of the urine?
 
  A) Dehydration
  B) Infection
  C) Urinary stasis
  D) Presence of blood


Title: When collecting a urine sample from a client for examination, the nurse notes that the sample ...
Post by: pastaeather on Jan 18, 2018
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The urine appears dark amber in color due to dehydration. A reddish-brown urine sample is indicative of the presence of blood. Infection and stasis would cause the urine to appear cloudy.