A nurse reviews a client's laboratory results. Which results from the client's urinalysis should the nurse identify as normal? (Select all that apply.)
a. pH: 6
b. Specific gravity: 1.015
c. Protein: 1.2 mg/dL
d. Glucose: negative
e. Nitrate: small
f.
Leukocyte esterase: positive
ANS: A, B, D
The pH, specific gravity, and glucose are all within normal ranges. The other values are abnormal.
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