A nurse wants to determine if there is kidney dysfunction in a patient with diabetes.Which of the following is the earliest manifestation?

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Microalbuminuria is the first manifestation of kidney dysfunction.
Polyuria occurs due to increased fluid in the vascular space,and microalbuminuria is the earliest manifestation.
Glycosuria occurs due to hyperglycemia,but microalbuminuria is the first sign of kidney dysfunction.
Decreased glomerular filtration can occur due to changes,but microalbuminuria is the first sign of kidney dysfunction.

A Nurse Wants to Determine If There Is Kidney Dysfunction