Mr. Kaplan's orders include the notation, strain all urine. This means that you should report:
- a. the output in millimeters.
- b. the color of the urine.
- c. any complaints the patient makes.
- d. any particles in the strainer.
Answer d.
The purpose of the order to strain urine is to detect particles.
The correct answer is d. any particles in the strainer. When a patient's orders include the notation "strain all urine," it means that the nurse should strain the patient's urine through a filter and report any particles that are found in the filter. This is because particles in the urine can be a sign of a medical problem, such as a kidney stone or a urinary tract infection.
The other options are incorrect:
a. the output in millimeters:
This is not typically reported when a patient's orders include the notation "strain all urine."
b. the color of the urine:
The color of the urine can be helpful in diagnosing some medical conditions, but it is not typically reported when a patient's orders include the notation "strain all urine."
c. any complaints the patient makes:
Any complaints that the patient makes should be reported to the doctor, but they are not typically reported as part of the "strain all urine" order.
Therefore, the correct answer is d. any particles in the strainer.
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