A 45-year-old man has been a paraplegic since being involved in a motorcycle accident 20 years ago. He has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) as a result of infection from an indwelling catheter. He now has severe back pain, with fever, chills, and vomiting. He thinks he has been exposed to “the flu” and seeks medical attention. A midstream urine specimen is collected for examination and culture. The following routine urinalysis results were obtained: This patient’s proteinuria is probably caused by which of the following? Group of answer choices Tubular (or interstitial) damage Glomerular damage Lower urinary tract disorder Prerenal disorder
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