urine sample/graduated cylinder

[deetrain]

When you measure the urine output on the graduated cylinder...do you have to describe the color and texture of the urine?

[KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN]

As a CNA, no I've never described the color/consistency while charting, just put the amount of output.

[cmm4ever]

Not that I know of (well Im new so), probably only if the Dr. is looking for something.

[KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN]

According to my fundamentals book, if CNA's or other assistive personnel were obtaining a urine specimen, then yes, they would have to describe the characteristics of the urine such as: if it's cloudy, mucus or excess sediment, or foul smelling. So yeah, in that situation they would have to describe it.

[fuzzywuzzy, CNA]

I would only do it if it was funky or if there was a change in the usual appearance or smell.

[yousoldtheworld]

Depends on the setting. For normal charting at my facility? No. Unless your facility wants you to. For something like a sample, maybe...again, if your supervisor tells you to.

[interceptinglight, CNA]

I would only do it if it was funky or if there was a change in the usual appearance or smell.

Is that a technical term, fuzzy? 'Funky' ????

[Hygiene Queen]

Yes.

Always let someone know when the urine looks or smells "funky".

Always.

What good is it for the nurse to know some one voided 240mls... if the nurse doesn't know there is something wrong with it?

Can't know there is a problem-- or treat it-- if it isn't reported.

[*Scarlet_Starlet*]

i would probably only report it if it was a change unless the facility policy states otherwise. im new at this but that my opinon