A woman is in for a routine prenatal checkup. You are assessing her urine for proteinuria. Which findings are considered normal (Select all that apply)?
a. Dipstick assessment of trace to +1 c. Dipstick assessment of +2
b. <300 mg/24 hours d. >300 mg/24 hours
ANS: A, B
Small amounts of protein in the urine are acceptable during pregnancy. The presence of protein in greater amounts may indicate renal problems. A dipstick assessment of +2 and >300 mg/24 hours are excessive amounts of protein in the urine and should be evaluated further.
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