A laboratory test of a client's urine indicates the presence of pus in the urine. Which of the following health problems should the nurse document?
A) Hematuria
B) Pyuria
C) Glycosuria
D) Ketonuria
B
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The term "pyuria" refers to the presence of pus in the urine. Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, glycosuria is the presence of glucose in the urine, and ketonuria indicates that the urine contains ketones.
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