Question

Mr. Gutteman's blood and urine tests are negative for glucose and ketones. However, Mr. Gutteman is losing large amounts of water in urine, and the volume lost is being replaced (via IV). Given this new information, Mr. Gutteman's excessive fluid loss in his urine most likely indicates:_____________

Answer 1

Answer: dehydration

Explanation:

Dehydration is the most common cause of decreased urine output. Typically, dehydration occurs when you're ill with diarrhea, vomiting, or another illness, and can't replace the fluids that you're losing. When this happens, your kidneys retain as much fluid as possible.