On an intake physical, the nurse questions the patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) about the classic symptoms of that disease, which are:
1. dizziness, tachycardia, and weakness.
2. massive diuresis, hypertension, and excitability.
3. stress incontinence, vomiting, and edema.
4. bradycardia, insomnia, and muscle cramps.
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The hypovolemia associated with DI dehydration leads to decreased intravascular volume.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 961
OBJ: 1 TOP: Diabetes Insipidus
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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