Asked by Moath Shehadeh on Apr 24, 2024
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The parent of a child with diabetes mellitus asks the nurse when urine testing will be necessary. The nurse should explain that urine testing is necessary for which?
A) Glucose is needed before administration of insulin.
B) Glucose is needed four times a day.
C) Glycosylated hemoglobin is required.
D) Ketonuria is suspected.
Urine Testing
A diagnostic analysis of urine samples to detect substances or cells that indicate various states of health or disease.
Ketonuria
The presence of ketone bodies in the urine, often a sign of insufficient insulin in individuals with diabetes.
- Understand the processes for regulating and supervising diabetes mellitus and insipidus in children.
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Jasmine AlmarazApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Urine testing is still performed to detect evidence of ketonuria. Urine testing for glucose is no longer indicated because of the poor correlation between blood glucose levels and glycosuria. Glycosylated hemoglobin analysis is performed on a blood sample.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the processes for regulating and supervising diabetes mellitus and insipidus in children.
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