A Pregnant Patient's Urine Is Checked for Abnormal Levels of Protein

question 59

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient's urine is checked for abnormal levels of protein during a prenatal visit to detect ____.

• A) diabetes mellitus
• B) preeclampsia
• C) urinary infection
• D) bleeding
• E) urine leakage

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