Determine whether each of the following patients is expected to produce this urine.
Urinalysis produces the following results:

-A 25-year-old woman on a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet.

Question

Determine whether each of the following patients is expected to produce this urine.
Urinalysis produces the following results:
 
-A 25-year-old woman on a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet.

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High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets can lead to ketosis, which can cause a false positive on urine dipstick tests for urinary tract infections (UTIs) by detecting acetoacetic acid as a ketone body.

Determine Whether Each of the Following Patients Is Expected to Produce