Question

ketones in the urine is an indication of which of the following?

uti

nephrotic syndrome

uncontrolled diabetes

nephritic syndrome

Explanation:

In uncontrolled diabetes, the body cannot use glucose properly and starts breaking down fat for energy, producing ketones which can then show up in the urine. UTI is an infection of the urinary - tract, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes are kidney - related disorders not directly associated with ketone production in the urine.

Answer:

C. Uncontrolled diabetes