Question

A client has a urine specific gravity level of 1.034. The nurse determines that which causes or conditions can be related to this level? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

This could be Glycosuria,Dehydration,Albuminuria

Step-by-step explanation:

Generally, the higher the specific gravity of urine, the more the levels of dehydration of the individual. The normal specific gravity is between 1.002 to 1.030. Therefore, a sample of 1.034, is an indication of little water content,but high solute content. and signs of dehydration. It also shows that the sugar content of the blood is high, and therefore excess glucose is excreted in the urine.

The high level of albumin in the urine may also lower the water level of the urine, increasing the solute content as the protein.This results in dehydration,and may be a sign of kidney malfunction