Which finding in the urine analysis of a pregnant woman is considered a variation of normal?
a. Proteinuria c. Bacteria in the urine.
b. Glycosuria d. Ketones in the urine.
ANS: B
Small amounts of glucose may indicate "physiologic spilling." The presence of protein could indicate kidney disease or preeclampsia. Urinary tract infections are associated with bacteria in the urine. An increase in ketones indicates that the patient is exercising too strenuously or has an inadequate fluid and food intake.
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