The nurse is reading the laboratory results of a client being evaluated for urinary functioning and notes that bilirubin is present in the urine. What condition would the nurse suspect?
A) Gout
B) Diabetes
C) Hepatitis
D) Calculi
C
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Bilirubin present in the urine signifies liver dysfunction, biliary obstruction, or hepatitis. Abnormal pH reflects gout, glycosuria and ketonuria are present with diabetes, and hemoglobinuria or hematuria is present with calculi.
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