The nurse is monitoring the urine specific gravity and pH on a child receiving chemotherapy. Which urinalysis result is the goal for this child?

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The goal for a child receiving chemotherapy is to maintain a low urine specific gravity (1.005) to ensure adequate hydration and a slightly alkaline pH (7.5) to reduce the risk of uric acid crystallization and kidney damage.

The Nurse Is Monitoring the Urine Specific Gravity and PH