Diagnostic testing of an adult patient reveals renal glycosuria. The nurse should recognize the need for
The patient to be assessed for what health problem?

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Renal glycosuria can occur on its own as a benign condition. It also occurs in poorly controlled diabetes, the most common condition that causes the blood glucose level to exceed the kidneys reabsorption capacity. Glycosuria is not associated with SIADH, diabetes insipidus, or renal carcinoma.

Diagnostic Testing of an Adult Patient Reveals Renal Glycosuria