The client with a urinary disorder is admitted to the urology unit of the hospital. Results from the urinalysis are as follows: pH 5.2, gross cloudiness, WBC 10-15, glucose negative, specific gravity 1.012, and blood positive. How would the nurse interpret the results?

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The presence of gross cloudiness, positive blood, and elevated WBC count in the urinalysis are indicative of a urinary tract infection. The pH is slightly acidic, which is normal for urine. The specific gravity is slightly low, which may indicate dilute urine, but this is not as significant as the other findings in this case. There are no indications of trauma, dehydration, or diabetic ketoacidosis based on these results.

The Client with a Urinary Disorder Is Admitted to the Urology