A patient with no previous history of diabetes mellitus has ketones in the urine. Which question should the nurse ask this patient?
1. "What did you eat for breakfast and lunch today?"
2. "Can you please describe any weight loss strategies you've been using?"
3. "Have you donated blood recently?"
4. "Have you ever been told you have albumin in your urine?"
Correct Answer: 2
The cellular use of fats for fuel results in ketosis. The patient's food choices for breakfast and lunch will not address the problem of ketonuria. Albuminuria is a complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Donation of blood is not related to ketonuria.
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