Dipstick testing of an older adult patient's urine indicates the presence of protein. Which of the following statements is true of this assessment finding?
A) This finding needs to be considered in light of other forms of testing.
B) This finding is a risk factor for urinary incontinence.
C) This finding is likely the result of an age-related physiologic change.
D) This result confirms that the patient has diabetes. Select all that apply.
Ans: B, C, D
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A dipstick examination, which can detect from 30 to 1000 mg/dL of protein, should be used as a screening test only, because urine concentration, pH, hematuria, and radiocontrast materials all affect the results. Proteinuria is not diagnostic of diabetes and it is neither an age-related change nor a risk factor for incontinence.
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