When the water absorption in the renal tubules becomes greater than normal, what assessment finding should a nurse anticipate?
a. More concentrated urine
b. Less concentrated urine
c. More alkaline urine
d. Less alkaline urine
A
When more water is kept back in the body, the water left to form urine is less; therefore, the urine is more concentrated.
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