Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills - Urinary Elimination and Care Related

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When reviewing the UA results of a patient with the diagnosis of dehydration, which of the following would you expect to see?

  • A. Specific gravity of 1.032
  • B. pH of 7.0
  • C. Positive Ketones
  • D. Positive Nitrites
Correct Answer: A,C

Rationale: Dehydration causes concentrated urine (high specific gravity, 1.032) and may lead to ketonuria due to fat metabolism.