Which outcome indicates that treatment of a male client with diabetes insipidus has been effective?
a. Fluid intake is less than 2,500 ml/day.
b. Urine output measures more than 200 ml/hour.
c. Blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg.
d. The heart rate is 126 beats/minute.
Ans: a. Fluid intake is less than 2,500 ml/day.
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