Asked by Jia Jet Chong on Sep 24, 2024
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The nurse associates which assessment finding in the diabetic patient with decreasing renal function?
A) Ketone bodies in the urine during acidosis
B) Glucose in the urine during hyperglycemia
C) Protein in the urine during a random urinalysis
D) White blood cells in the urine during a random urinalysis
Renal Function
The efficiency and working condition of the kidneys, involving the filtration and removal of waste products from the blood.
Ketone Bodies
Metabolic byproducts produced when the body breaks down fat for energy, usually in the context of low carbohydrate intake.
Hyperglycemia
A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
- Recognize indicators of decreasing renal function in diabetic patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize indicators of decreasing renal function in diabetic patients.
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