Which of the following is an abnormal urinalysis finding for older adults?
a. Glucose in the urine
b. 0 to 3 red blood cells in the urine
c. 0 to 4 white blood cells in the urine
d. Trace of protein in the urine
A
The kidneys are very effective at returning glucose to the general circulation and excrete glucose only if the serum level is abnormally high. It is normal to have a few red blood cells and white blood cells (responses B and C) and a trace of protein (response D) in the urine.
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