You receive a report from the NAP that a patient with no history of urinary elimination problems has had 150 mL of oral liquids in 6 hours and has voided 100 mL of clear

You receive a report from the NAP that a patient with no history of urinary elimination problems has had 150 mL of oral liquids in 6 hours and has voided 100 mL of clear, dark amber urine. His vital signs at the start of the shift were as follows: blood pressure, 108/76 mm Hg; pulse, 72 beats/min; respirations, 18 breaths/min; temperature, 98.6 F. The most recent check revealed blood pressure, 112/80 mm Hg; pulse, 88 beats/min; respirations, 22 breaths/min; and temperature, 100.4 F.

a. What conclusion might you draw about what has caused these symptoms?

b. What actions should you take?

Expert Solution

a

Dark urine due to dehydration is usually amber or honey-coloured..It may also be an indicator that excess,unusual or potentially dangerous waste products are circulating in the body.

b

Encourage fluid intake.
Assess voiding patterns and hygienic practices and provide instructions about recommended voiding patterns and hygienic practices.
Assessment of the patients psychosocial status ,level of anxiety ,percieved threats to body image,available body systems and sociocultural patterns.

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You receive a report from the NAP that a patient with no history of urinary elimination problems has had 150 mL of oral liquids in 6 hours and has voided 100 mL of clear

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