Posted: November 17th, 2017

The LPN is reviewing the lab results of an elderly client when she notes a specific gravity of 1.006. The nurse recognizes that:

The LPN is reviewing the lab results of an elderly client when she notes a specific gravity of 1.006. The nurse recognizes that:

a. The client has impaired renal function.
b. The client has a normal specific gravity.
c. The client has mild to moderate dehydration.
d. The client has diluted urine from fluid overload.