This Question refers to the the following Urinalysis ResultsChart.
Sample A tests positive for high levels ofprotein.  When a urine sample tests positive for protein,kidney damage could be to blame.  High levels of urinaryprotein can be found in the disease of either hypertension ordiabetes, because both can cause kidney damage. However, otherresults can be used to distinguish between these diseases.
Based on the findings listed in Sample A below, conclude whetherthis patient suffers from hypertension, or suffers fromdiabetes.  Write your answer in the spacebelow.
| | | Â Â SAMPLE | | |
| CHARACTERISTIC | Sample A | Sample B | Sample C | Sample D | Sample E |
| Color | light yellow | tinged red | cloudy | cloudy | dark amber |
| Odor | sweet | pungent | foul/fishy | none | none |
| Leukocytes present? | none | none | some | some | none |
| Ketones present? | yes | none | none | none | none |
| pH | slightly acidic | normal | slightly alkaline | slightly alkaline  | normal |
| Glucose present? | yes - high | none | none | none | none |
| Protein present? | yes - high | none | none | yes - high | none |
