Urinanalysis Flashcards
1
Q
What do you inspect in the colour of urine
A
Straw coloured - normal
Dark concentrated - dehydration
Red/Pink - Haematuria
Brown - Bile pigments/myoglobin
2
Q
What do you inspect in the clarity of urine
A
Clear - normal
Cloud/debris - UTI
frothy - nephrotic syndrome
3
Q
What can you assess in urine odour
A
Offensive urine - UTI
Sweet smelling - Diabetes
4
Q
What examinations can you do to complete findings
A
Document findings
Performer further investigations if appropriate
