A nurse is caring for a client with complaints of frequent urination. When assessing the urinalysis report, the nurse should look for what component to confirm a normal urinalysis?
A) A specific gravity of 1.030 to 1.050
B) A pH level ranging from 12 to 16
C) Absence of glucose in the urine
D) Presence of red blood cells (RBCs)
C
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The nurse should assess for absence of glucose in the urine to confirm a normal urinalysis. A specific gravity of 1.030 to 1.050 is higher than the normal range of 1.010 to 1.025, and indicates a kidney problem. A pH level ranging from 12 to 16 indicates a high urine pH, which may be seen in abnormal conditions such as renal failure. Presence of RBCs in the urine indicates an abnormal urinalysis that may be seen during hemorrhage.
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