The nurse learns that a patient has a urine pH of 7.9. What question should the nurse ask the patient after learning of this laboratory value?
a. "Are you a vegetarian?"
b. "Are you lactose intolerant?"
c. "How much protein do you eat each day?"
d. "How much acetaminophen do you take each day?"
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ANS: A
The pH range of urine is 4.6 to 8.0, with an average of 6.0. Diet has the greatest influence on urine pH. A vegetarian diet results in more alkaline urine. B. Lactose does not influence urine pH. C. A high-protein diet results in more acidic urine. D. Acetaminophen use does not influence urine pH.
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