The client has been drinking 5,000 mL of fluid a day to attempt to flush a kidney stone. Based on this information, which specific gravity is most likely?
A) 1.005
B) 1.010
C) 1.015
D) 1.020

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A specific gravity of 1.005 indicates very dilute urine, which is expected when someone is consuming a large volume of fluids, such as 5,000 mL a day, in an attempt to flush a kidney stone.

The Client Has Been Drinking 5,000 ML of Fluid a Day