A patient with a traumatic brain injury is being treated for diabetes insipidus. Which finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating treatment is effective?
1. Potassium level has decreased.
2. Blood pressure has decreased.
3. Serum sodium level is increased.
4. Urine output has decreased.
Answer: 4
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