An expected nursing diagnosis for a 30-year-old patient admitted to the hospital with symptoms of diabetes insipidus is
a. excess fluid volume related to intake greater than output.
b. impaired gas exchange related to fluid retention in lungs.
c. sleep pattern disturbance related to frequent waking to void.
d. risk for impaired skin integrity related to generalized edema.
ANS: C
Nocturia occurs as a result of the polyuria caused by diabetes insipidus. Edema, excess fluid volume, and fluid retention are not expected.
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