The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with diabetes insipidus about water intoxication. The nurse would tell the parents to be alert for what symptom? For
a. Polyuria
b. Cough
c. Weight loss
d. Lethargy
ANS: D
Signs of water intoxication include edema, lethargy, nausea, and central nervous system signs.
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