Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

A nurse is educating a client about the diagnostic evaluation for hematuria. What information should the nurse provide about the initial step in assessing the cause of hematuria?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. While blood tests may be conducted as part of the evaluation, they are not typically the initial step.

B) Incorrect. A physical examination may be performed, but it is not the initial diagnostic step for hematuria.

C) Correct. A urinalysis is the initial step in assessing hematuria, as it helps determine the source and characteristics of the blood in the urine.

D) Incorrect. A renal biopsy is an invasive procedure and is not typically the initial diagnostic step for hematuria.




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