When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action should be to
a. send a urine specimen to the laboratory to test for ketones.
b. obtain a clean-catch urine for culture and sensitivity testing.
c. inquire about which medications the patient is currently taking.
d. ask the patient about any family history of chronic renal failure.
c. inquire about which medications the patient is currently taking.
Normally the urinalysis will show zero to trace amounts of protein, but some medications may give false-positive readings. The other actions by the nurse may be appropriate, but checking for medications that may affect the dipstick accuracy should be done first.
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