Urine specific gravity should be checked when patients being treated for eating disorders are weighed to
A)monitor for muscle wasting.
B)check for dehydration or fluid loading.
C)check for presence of ketones.
D)identify use of medications to suppress appetite or promote purging.

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To obtain a reliable weight of a patient with an eating disorder, the patient should be weighed daily on the same scale, wearing only a gown, and before eating and after voiding.The urine is checked for urine specific gravity to determine its density.Concentrated urine reflects dehydration.A patient with an eating disorder may consume water to simulate weight gain, and a diluted urine specific gravity will reflect this.Other measures of the urine may be used to determine muscle wasting and ketosis.

Urine Specific Gravity Should Be Checked When Patients Being Treated