During the assessment of a person's renal system, the nurse is unable to palpate the kidneys. What is this finding indicative of?

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The inability to palpate the kidneys during a renal assessment is typically a normal finding. The kidneys are often difficult to palpate due to their location deep within the abdomen and their relatively small size. Inability to palpate the kidneys does not necessarily indicate any specific kidney disease or condition.

During the Assessment of a Person's Renal System, the Nurse