1. Urinalysis Lab
Distinguish among the structure and function of the four major organic macromolecules found in living things.
*Identify positive tests for carbohydrates,
lipids, and proteins.
Design and conduct scientific investigations to explore new phenomena, verify previous results, test how well a theory predicts, and compare opposing theories.

2. Diagnosis… Foreign substances in urine  indicates PROBLEMS!! Proteins
Kidney Malfunction
Glucose
Diabetes Mellitus

3. Kidney Malfunction Fatigue Kidney pain Water retention
Increased blood pressure
Dehydration

4. Diabetes Mellitus Acidic urine Excessive urine output Dehydration
Thirst
Increased appetite
Weight loss
Fatigue

5. Jeff Jones (19)
He notices that he has increased urine output, increased appetite, and great thirst. He has also experienced weight loss.

6. Mr. Thompson (60)
He has been tired for several weeks. He feels dizzy and lately he finds it difficult to sleep at night. He has swollen ankles and feet and his face looks puffy. He experiences a burning pain in his lower back, just below the rib cage. He also notices that his urine is dark in color. He has elevated blood pressure, and that the kidney region is sensitive to pressure.

7. Mrs. Smith (27)
She notices that she has increased urine output, increased appetite, and great thirst. She has also experienced weight loss. She also experiences a burning pain in her lower back, just below the rib cage. Her kidney region is sensitive to pressure.

8. Reflection…
In 2-3 sentences explain how did knowing how to perform these tests and read positive and negative results help you with your diagnosis of each patient?