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 1,641 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg/urology. Jun 9, 2011 As a CNA, no I've never described the color/consistency while charting, just put the amount of output.
cmm4ever 332 Posts Jun 9, 2011 Not that I know of (well Im new so), probably only if the Dr. is looking for something.
KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN 1,641 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg/urology. Jun 9, 2011 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 1,816 Posts Specializes in LTC. Has 3 years experience. Jun 10, 2011 I would only do it if it was funky or if there was a change in the usual appearance or smell.
yousoldtheworld 1,196 Posts Has 5 years experience. Jun 10, 2011 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 352 Posts Jun 11, 2011 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' ????
allnurses Guide Hygiene Queen 2,232 Posts Jun 11, 2011 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* 10 Posts Specializes in About to start Vent Care. Jun 12, 2011 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
