Ketones are present in a urine specimen of a client in the beginning phases of labor. What should the nurse consider as the reason for this laboratory finding? Select all that apply
1. Edema
2. Vomiting
3. Dehydration
4. Preeclampsia
5. Insulin resistance
2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Elevation of the hematocrit may reveal hemoconcentration of blood, which occurs with edema.
2. Ketones in the urine can be associated with vomiting.
3. Ketones in the urine can be associated with dehydration.
4. Proteinuria of 1+ or more may be a sign of impending preeclampsia.
5. Ketones in the urine can be associated with insulin resistance.
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