Which finding in the urine analysis of a pregnant woman is considered a variation of normal?
a. Proteinuria
b. Glycosuria
c. Bacteria in the urine
d. Ketones in the urine
B
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A The presence of protein could indicate kidney disease or preeclampsia.
B Small amounts of glucose may indicate "physiologic spilling."
C Urinary tract infections are associated with bacteria in the urine.
D An increase in ketones indicates that the patient is exercising too strenuously or
has an inadequate fluid and food intake.
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