The nurse caring for a patient with an epidural hematoma suspects diabetes insipidus when the patient exhibits increased:
a. lethargy.
b. pulse pressure.
c. urinary output.
d. blood glucose levels.
C
A large increase in urinary output of pale urine with a low specific gravity is the clue to the de-velopment of diabetes insipidus related to edema of the posterior pituitary. Lethargy and in-creased pulse pressure are not typical signs of diabetes insipidus. Increased serum glucose levels is a sign of diabetes mellitus.
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