Personal careQuestion 1239 of 1700
A resident has dark urine and passes only a small amount. What may it mean?
- Good nutrition
- Dehydration
- Normal aging only
- Too much fluid
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Correct answer: Dehydration
Dark urine, little output, or rare urination may be signs of dehydration. Report to the nurse.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.8: Assistance With Toileting
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026