The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old male patient during a water deprivation test. Which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
a. The patient complains of intense thirst.
b. The patient has a 5-lb (2.3 kg) weight loss.
c. The patient's urine osmolality does not increase.
d. The patient feels dizzy when sitting on the edge of the bed.
ANS: B
A drop in the weight of more than 2 kg indicates severe dehydration, and the test should be discontinued. The other assessment data are not unusual with this test.
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