Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

Question 2 :
A client asks the nurse to explain the term "microscopic hematuria." How should the nurse describe this condition?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Microscopic hematuria is not visible to the naked eye; it requires a microscope for detection.

B) Correct. Microscopic hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine that is not visible to the naked eye but can be detected under a microscope.

C) Incorrect. Microscopic hematuria is defined by the presence of blood in the urine and is not primarily characterized by severe pain during urination.

D) Incorrect. Microscopic hematuria is not a type of urinary tract infection; it is a finding indicating the presence of blood in the urine.


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