Physiological AdaptationQuestion 224 of 2368
A client's urine specific gravity is 1.030. How should the nurse interpret this result?
- The urine is concentrated, which can indicate fluid volume deficit
- The urine is dilute, which can indicate excess fluid intake
- The result is within the expected range
- The result indicates fluid volume excess with dilute blood
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Correct answer: The urine is concentrated, which can indicate fluid volume deficit
Normal specific gravity is 1.010 to 1.020. A value above 1.020 shows concentrated urine.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Diagnostic and Lab Work. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026