The nurse understands that the client with untreated diabetes insipidus
a. experiences weight gain. c. develops severe hyponatremia.
b. exhibits excessive salivation. d. excretes large volumes of urine.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: These clients experience weight loss.
B Incorrect: This is not representative of DI.
C Incorrect: These clients experience hypernatremia.
D Correct: This is the primary manifestation of DI--polyuria.
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