Practice Question
During the initial morning assessment, a client denies dysuria but reports that urine appears dark amber. Which intervention show the nurse implement?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Encourage additional oral intake of juices and water.
Rationale:
💧 Dark amber urine usually reflects dehydration, so increased fluid intake is the most appropriate action.
💧 Water and juices restore hydration status and improve urine concentration.
💧 Caffeine-containing drinks like coffee worsen dehydration by increasing diuresis.
💧 Fruit choice alone (like extra fruit or cranberry juice) does not address the fluid volume deficit directly.
💧 Hydration supports kidney function and prevents further complications.
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Hesi RN Foundations of Nursing -Preassessment 1
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- Domain: Hesi Fundamentals of Nursing
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