A 91-Year-Old Client Learns That His Urine Protein Is 8

question 1

Multiple Choice

A 91-year-old client learns that his urine protein is 8.2 mg/100 mL.When asked to explain the significance of the result, the nurse replies:

• A)"It may be elevated because of a urinary tract infection."
• B)"The result is not significant since it's within normal limits."
• C)"The level is usually elevated in people your age."
• D)"Mild chronic renal failure causes a decrease in urine protein."