When the nurse observes the patient’s urine to be orange, she
further assesses the patient for
a) intake of medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin).
Urine that is orange may be caused by intake of Dilantin or other
medications. Orange to amber colored urine may also indicate
concentrated urine due to dehydration or fever.
b) bleeding.
Urine that is pink to red may indicate lower urinary tract bleeding.
c) intake of multiple vitamin preparations.
Urine that is bright yellow is an anticipated abnormal finding in the
patient taking a multiple vitamin preparation.
d) infection.
Yellow to milky white urine may indicate infection, pyruria, or in the
female patient, the use of vaginal creams.
further assesses the patient for
a) intake of medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin).
Urine that is orange may be caused by intake of Dilantin or other
medications. Orange to amber colored urine may also indicate
concentrated urine due to dehydration or fever.
b) bleeding.
Urine that is pink to red may indicate lower urinary tract bleeding.
c) intake of multiple vitamin preparations.
Urine that is bright yellow is an anticipated abnormal finding in the
patient taking a multiple vitamin preparation.
d) infection.
Yellow to milky white urine may indicate infection, pyruria, or in the
female patient, the use of vaginal creams.