Elimination Flashcards
1
Q
When is the best time to obtain a urine specimen?
A
morning
2
Q
pH measures the hydrogen ion in urine, what is normal?
A
4.6 - 8
3
Q
The cessation of urine is called?
A
anuria
4
Q
When a person has a fever or diaphoresis (sweating), the urine output will be?
A
Decreased and highly concentrated.
5
Q
The patient has a specific gravity of 1.035, what does this indicate?
A
Dehydration
