A male patient in the clinic provides a urine sample that is red-orange in color. Which action should the nurse take?

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A red-orange color in the urine is normal with some over-the-counter (OTC)medications such as phenazopyridine . The color would not be expected with urinary tract infection,is not a sign that poor technique was used in obtaining the specimen,and does not need to be communicated to the health care provider until further assessment is done.

A Male Patient in the Clinic Provides a Urine Sample