The presence of nitrites in a urinalysis is indicative of:
a. hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
b. urinary tract infections or pyelonephritis.
c. renal calculi or use of anticoagulants.
d. cirrhosis or hepatitis.
b
The presence of nitrites in a urinalysis is one of the first
indicators of a urinary tract infection.
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