A patient has developed diabetes insipidus after having increased ICP following head trauma. What nursing assessment best addresses this complication?
A) Vigilant monitoring of fluid balance
B) Continuous BP monitoring
C) Serial arterial blood gases (ABGs)
D) Monitoring of the patient's airway for patency
Ans: A
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Diabetes insipidus requires fluid and electrolyte replacement, along with the administration of vasopressin, to replace and slow the urine output. Because of these alterations in fluid balance, careful monitoring is necessary. None of the other listed assessments directly addresses the major manifestations of diabetes insipidus.
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