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What is the primary purpose of urinalysis in a patient's initial assessment?
What is the primary purpose of urinalysis in a patient's initial assessment?
- To diagnose kidney disease
- To screen for diabetic complications
- To provide a quick screening for glucose, acetone, and albumin (correct)
- To assess hydration status
A patient's urine output is measured at 300 mL/day. What term best describes this condition?
A patient's urine output is measured at 300 mL/day. What term best describes this condition?
- Nocturia
- Polyuria
- Anuria
- Oliguria (correct)
What is the term for an increase in night excretion of urine?
What is the term for an increase in night excretion of urine?
- Anuria
- Oliguria
- Polyuria
- Nocturia (correct)
What is the definition of polyuria?
What is the definition of polyuria?
What is the purpose of urinalysis in patients with renal disease?
What is the purpose of urinalysis in patients with renal disease?
What is the term for cessation of urine flow or less than 100 mL/day in adults?
What is the term for cessation of urine flow or less than 100 mL/day in adults?
What type of urine specimen is more accurate for glucose testing?
What type of urine specimen is more accurate for glucose testing?
What is the primary purpose of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
What is the primary purpose of collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
What is a characteristic of normal urine?
What is a characteristic of normal urine?
How is a Catheterized urine specimen collected?
How is a Catheterized urine specimen collected?
What is the purpose of a Clean-Catch mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the purpose of a Clean-Catch mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the time frame for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
What is the time frame for collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
Why is it essential to label the bottle or container with the client's name and doctor's name?
Why is it essential to label the bottle or container with the client's name and doctor's name?
What is the primary reason for removing the specimen immediately after the client has voided?
What is the primary reason for removing the specimen immediately after the client has voided?
Why is it crucial to instruct the client to void in a clean receptacle?
Why is it crucial to instruct the client to void in a clean receptacle?
What is the purpose of disposing of used equipment or cleaning them after the procedure?
What is the purpose of disposing of used equipment or cleaning them after the procedure?
Why is it important to document the procedure in the designated place?
Why is it important to document the procedure in the designated place?
What is the primary purpose of waking a patient in the morning to obtain a routine urine specimen?
What is the primary purpose of waking a patient in the morning to obtain a routine urine specimen?
Why is it important to instruct the patient to use soap and water for cleansing the genitals immediately preceding the collection of the specimen?
Why is it important to instruct the patient to use soap and water for cleansing the genitals immediately preceding the collection of the specimen?
What is the purpose of noting on the specimen label if the female client is menstruating at the time of analysis?
What is the purpose of noting on the specimen label if the female client is menstruating at the time of analysis?
What is the primary purpose of performing hand hygiene before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the primary purpose of performing hand hygiene before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient before collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the purpose of using sterile gloves when collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
What is the purpose of using sterile gloves when collecting a mid-stream urine specimen?
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