The nurse is reviewing the characteristics and components of a client's urine. The client's urine appears very dilute. The client has been drinking 5,000 mL of fluid a day to attempt to flush a kidney stone out to avoid surgery
Based on this information, what would be the most likely specific gravity? A) 1.005
B) 1.010
C) 1.015
D) 1.020
A
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Normal urine is only slightly concentrated, with a specific gravity of about 1.010 to 1.025 . A higher specific gravity indicates more concentrated urine and could be secondary to dehydration or urinary retention. Low (lower than the normal range) specific gravity indicates dilute urine and may be secondary to overhydration or a physical disorder.
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