A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a client and notes the presence of glucose.Which action should the nurse take?

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Glucose normally is not found in the urine.The normal renal threshold for glucose is about 220 mg/dL,which means that a person whose blood glucose is less than 220 mg/dL will not have glucose in the urine.A positive finding for glucose on urinalysis indicates high blood sugar.The most appropriate action would be to perform a capillary artery glucose assessment.The client needs further evaluation for this abnormal result; therefore,documenting and continuing to monitor is not appropriate.Requesting a 24-hour urine test or reviewing the client's dietary selections will not assist the nurse to make a clinical decision related to this abnormality.

A Nurse Reviews the Urinalysis of a Client and Notes