Question

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of an infant who is receiving treatment for severe dehydration: True/ False The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory values indicates effectiveness of the current treatment?

a) Potassium 2: True/ False9 mEq/L
b) Sodium 140 mEq/L
c) Urine specific gravity 1: True/ False035
d) BUN 25 mg/dL

Answer 1

The nurse should identify that a urine specific gravity of 1.035 indicates the effectiveness of the current treatment for severe dehydration in an infant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should identify that the urine specific gravity of 1.035 indicates the effectiveness of the current treatment for severe dehydration in an infant. Urine specific gravity is a measure of the concentration of solutes in the urine. In severe dehydration, the body conserves water, leading to a higher specific gravity value.