The patient complains of a metallic taste and loss of appetite. The nurse is concerned that the patient has developed
a. glycosuria.
b. proteinuria.
c. myoglobin.
d. uremia.
D
A history of recent onset of nausea and vomiting or appetite loss caused by taste changes (uremia often causes a metallic taste) may provide clues to the rapid onset of kidney problems. Glycosuria is the presence of glucose in the urine. Proteinuria is the presence of protein in the urine. Myoglobin is the presence of red blood cells in the urine.
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