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A patient taken to the emergencydepartment after an episode of syncope. The nurse observed that sheexhibits the following signs and symptoms: Polyuria, Ketosis,Polydipsia. The laboratory results of her routine urinalysis are asfollows:

  • COLOR: Yellow
  • KETONES: 4+
  • CLARITY: Clear
  • BLOOD: Negative
  • SP. GRAVITY: 1.015
  • BILIRUBIN: Negative
  • pH: 5.0
  • PROTEIN: 2 mg/dL
  • GLUCOSE: 186 mg/dL

Questions:

  1. What would be the metabolic disorder associated with thepatient? (1 point)
  2. Explain the increase of ketone bodies in the urine. (2points)
  3. What test can be used to detect presence of Glucose in urine?Explain. (2 points)
  4. What test can be used to detect presence of Protein in urine?Explain. (2 points)
  5. How can you differentiate Diabetes Mellitus and DiabetesInsipidus? (3 points)

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