The nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a pregnant patient during a prenatal visit. For what will the nurse test this patient's urine? (Select all that apply.)
A) Protein
B) Glucose
C) Bacteria
D) Drug levels
E) White blood cells
A, B, C, E
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Urine is tested for proteinuria, glycosuria, nitrites, and pyuria. All of these can be done by means of test strips. The nurse will not test the patient's urine for drug levels as part of a routine prenatal visit.
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