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What is the normal daily volume of urine?
1200-1500ml/day
What are 4 causes of polyuria?
Diabetes, inc intake of fluid, diuretics, alcohol
What volume is considered polyuria?
>2500ml/day
What volume is considered oliguria?
<500ml/day
What are 5 causes of oliguria?
Dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, burns, inc persperation
What does anuria mean?
No urine flow
What are 3 causes of anuria?
Renal failure, kidney damage, dec blood flow through kidneys
What is nocturia?
Inc in volume at night.
What are 4 types of urine specimens?
Random, fasting, first morning, 24hr
What is a fasting specimen used for?
For glucose testing
What is a first morning specimen best for?
Its more concentrated, good to see if something is present
What is 24hr urine specimen best for?
See fluctuations in compounds
How is a 24hr urine specimen collected?
Start after 1st morning specimen and go to next first morning specimen
What are the 5 methods of urine collection?
Voided, midstream clean catch, catheterization, pediatric, suprapubic aspiration
What is the suprapubic aspiration used for?
Sterile for peds cultures