RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 237 of 2368

A client who is taking phenazopyridine for a urinary tract infection reports that the urine has turned orange. Which response by the nurse is best?

  1. This color means the infection has spread to the kidneys
  2. Orange urine can occur with this medication
  3. This color means the medication should be stopped right away
  4. This color is a sign of bleeding in the bladder
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Correct answer: Orange urine can occur with this medication

Phenazopyridine can cause urine to appear orange, so the finding is expected.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Urinary System. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026