A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which signs should the nurse report that indicate a change in condition? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dropping blood pressure
b. Light clear urine
c. Moist mucous membranes
d. Excessive thirst
e. Large urine output
A
A dropping blood pressure is an indication that the hypovolemia with DI has reached a signifi-cant point and will require medical implementation. All other options are the expected signs of this disorder or an indication that therapy is effective.
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