The client's urine specific gravity is 1.018 . What is the nurse's best action?
A. Ask the client for a 24-hour recall of liquid intake.
B. Document the finding as the only action.
C. Obtain a specimen for culture.
D. Notify the physician.
B
This specific gravity is within the normal range for urine.
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