In health, specific gravity should be between:
a. 1.001 and 1.060.
b. 1.005 and 1.030.
c. 1.000 and 1.300.
d. 1.015 and 1.035.
b
Specific gravity should be between 1.005 and 1.030.
Specific gravity is a measure of the concentration of particles
in the urine and reflects the ability of the kidney to con
centrate or dilute urine. The higher the number, the more
concentrated the urine.
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