Fundamentals of Nursing Q 587

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Certain substances increase the amount of urine produced. These include:

  

     A. Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee and cola

     B. Beets

     C. Urinary analgesics

     D. Kaolin with pectin (Kaopectate)

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee and cola.

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Fluids containing caffeine have a diuretic effect. Drinking caffeine-containing beverages as part of a normal lifestyle doesn’t cause fluid loss in excess of the volume ingested. While caffeinated drinks may have a mild diuretic effect — meaning that they may cause the need to urinate — they don’t appear to increase the risk of dehydration.

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Option B: In some people, eating beets turn urine pink or red—which can be alarming because it looks like blood in the urine. These odor and color changes are harmless. But if urine smells sweet, that’s a cause for concern because it could mean diabetes.

Option C: Pyridium will most likely darken the color of urine to an orange or red color. This is a normal effect and is not cause for alarm unless there are other symptoms such as pale or yellowed skin, fever, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Option D: Kaopectate is an antidiarrheal medication. This medication is used to treat occasional upset stomach, heartburn, and nausea. It is also used to treat diarrhea and help prevent travelers’ diarrhea. It works by helping to slow the growth of bacteria that might be causing diarrhea. This product should not be used to self-treat diarrhea if there is also fever or blood/mucus in the stools. These could be signs of a serious health condition.

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