The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's urinalysis. Which of the following is considered normal within a urine specimen?
a. protein c. ketones
b. glucose d. sodium
D
The main urine constituents are water, urea, uric acid, creatinine, ammonia, sulfates, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. Contents that indicate disease include protein, glucose, and ketones.
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A. Adherent placentas and bleeding B. Intrauterine growth restriction C. Long-term fetal disabilities D. Abnormal fetal presentations E. Requirement for cesarean delivery
The nurse is preparing to catheterize a client who has just voided. Which is the purpose of this catheterization?
1. To obtain a baseline urine output. 2. To support the diagnosis of kidney stones. 3. To evaluate the ability of the client to empty the bladder. 4. To evaluate renal function.
A client is found to be comatose and hypoglycemic with a blood sugar of 50 mg/dL. Which of the following nursing actions should be implemented first?
A) Infuse 1000 mL D5W over a 12-hour period. B) Administer 50% glucose intravenously. C) Check the client's urine for the presence of sugar and acetone. D) Encourage the client to drink orange juice with added sugar.
The patient who had a corneal transplant is taught that inflammatory changes (redness, swelling, and pain) in the corneal graft are best indicators of which complication?
a. Graft rejection b. Allergy to graft c. Infection d. Revascularization