The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has suspected kidney disease. A high specific gravity of urine is associated with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dehydration
b. Diabetes insipidus
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Fluid volume excess
e. Heart failure
f. Nephrosis
ANS: A, C, E, F
A high specific gravity may occur from diabetes mellitus and high sugar concentrations in the urine, nephrosis, congestive heart failure, and dehydration.
You might also like to view...
An 88-year-old woman has developed syncope (fainting) since an antihypertensive agent was added to her medication regime. The development of syncope may be related to which of the following physiologic processes?
A) Interaction of other medications B) Ingestion of herbal supplements C) Diminished excretion of the medication D) Increased metabolism of the medication
Which of the following assessment findings in an older adult client does the nurse associate with the normal aging process? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Increased systolic blood pressure 2. Increased muscle tone 3. Decreased cardiac output 4. Increased vital capacity 5. Decreased renal function
The nurse who elects to practice in the area of obstetrics often hears discussion regarding the four Ps. What are the four Ps that interact during childbirth? (Select all that apply.)
a. Powers b. Passage c. Position d. Passenger e. Psyche
The clinic nurse is evaluating causes for iron deficiency caused by inadequate supply of iron. What should the nurse recognize as causes for iron deficiency caused by an inadequate iron supply? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prematurity b. Slow growth rate c. Excessive milk intake d. Severe iron deficiency in the mother e. Exclusive breastfeeding of infant from birth to 3 months