The client has been diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Assess for increased urine production.
2. Assess for hyperglycemia.
3. Assess for hyponatremia.
4. Assess for fluid retention.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Diabetes insipidus results from decreased ADH (antidiuretic hormone) production, so the client will have increased urine output.
Rationale 2: Hyperglycemia is not an effect of diabetes insipidus.
Rationale 3: Hypernatremia results from the volume of fluid that is lost; the client will not have hyponatremia.
Rationale 4: The client will have increased urine output and fluid volume depletion, not retention.
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