A pregnant client is admitted with excessive thirst, increased urination, and has a medical diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. The nurse chooses which of the following nursing diagnoses as most appropriate?
1. Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume
2. Excess Fluid Volume
3. Imbalanced Nutrition
4. Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume
Rationale: The client with excessive thirst, increased urination, and a medical diagnosis of diabetes insipidus is at risk for imbalanced fluid volume due to the client's excess volume loss that can increase the serum levels of sodium. Excess fluid volume is not an issue for clients with diabetes insipidus, especially during the early stages of treatment. Imbalanced nutrition and ineffective tissue perfusion do not apply.
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