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