Urinary ________ is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the urine and can provide information about a patient's metabolic status, diet, and medications being taken.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pH

Urinary pH is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of urine.

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a. 1, 2, and 3 c. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. cotton B. paper C. rubber D. spandex

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What will be an ideal response?

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