A 69-year-old patient is admitted with severe diarrhea. His urinalysis report indicates an increased level of ketone bodies. This occurs with
a. kidney disease.
b. starvation or carbohydrate-restricted diets.
c. infection.
d. urolithiasis.
A
The presence of ketone bodies in the urine, ketoaciduria, occurs when excessive quantities for fatty acids are oxidized.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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