A nurse observes that a patient's urine has a red-to-pink color, but the urinalysis is negative for occult blood.The patient is not receiving any medications that are associated with changes in the color of the urine.A test for porphyrins is ordered.For which physical manifestations, suggestive of porphyria, should the nurse assess?

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Abdominal pain and photodermatitis are common physical manifestations of porphyria. Burning on urination and urinary urgency are not typically associated with porphyria. Changes in vision and altered gait may be seen in some types of porphyria, but they are less specific. Decreased tactile sensation and photophobia are not commonly associated with porphyria.

A Nurse Observes That a Patient's Urine Has a Red-To-Pink