A 91-year-old patient learns that his urine protein is 8.2 mg/100 mL. When asked to explain the significance of the result, the nurse replies
a. "It may be elevated because of a urinary tract infection."
b. "The result is not significant because it's within normal limits."
c. "The level is usually elevated in people your age."
d. "Mild chronic renal failure causes a de-crease in urine protein."
A
The presence of high protein levels in the urine warrants investigation to rule out a urinary tract infection or kidney disease.
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