When assessing the urinary output of a client who has had extracorporeal lithotripsy, the nurse can expect to find:
A. Cherry-red urine that gradually becomes clearer
B. Orange-tinged urine containing particles of calculi
C. Dark red urine that becomes cloudy in appearance
D. Dark, smoky-colored urine with high specific gravity
Correct Answer: A. Cherry-red urine that gradually becomes clearer
Option A: Following extracorporeal lithotripsy, the urine will appear cherry red in color but will gradually change to clear urine.
Option B: The urine will be slightly pink to reddish, not orange.
Option C: A dark red urine indicates excessive bleeding; cloudy in appearance indicates infection.
Option D: This describes the urinary output of the client with acute glomerulonephritis.