Prefinal - Elimination: Urine 1

Question 1

Urination
is the passage of urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Urine is made up of water and waste products filtered from the blood by the kidneys.

Question 2

Characteristics of Normal Urine
Urine consists of 95% water and 5% solid substances.

Question 3

The need to urinate is usually felt at 300-350ml of urine in the bladder.

Question 4

Typically 1000-1500 mL is voided daily.

Question 5

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- Slightly acidic (pH 6) with a range of 4.5 to 8.0
- Diet can alter pH

Question 6

Odor
- Fresh urine is slightly aromatic
-Standing urine develops an ammonia odor
-Some drugs and vegetables (asparagus) alter the usual odor

Question 7

Specific gravity
-Ranges from 1.010 to 1.025
-Dependent on solute concentration

Question 8

✔Pale yellow to amber
✓Clear (not cloudy)
✔Acidic / pH 5.0 – 7.0

Question 9

Frequency of Voiding:
The frequency of voiding varies with the bladder capacity, acceptability, sensation, and availability of toilet facilities.

Question 10

Voiding 5-10 times a day is common.