The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's urinalysis. Which finding indicates that a pathological process might be occurring with this patient?
1. Appearance: cloudy
2. Odor: aromatic
3. pH: 5.2
4. Glucose: negative
Correct Answer: 1
Cloudy urine indicates bacteria, pus, RBCs, WBCs, phosphates, prostatic fluid spermatozoa, or urates. Normal urinalysis findings include aromatic odor, pH of 5.2 and negative for glucose.
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