A patient with central diabetes insipidus (DI) likely has which occurrence as part of his health history?
a. Brain surgery to remove a tumor
b. A kidney disorder
c. Water addiction
d. A thyroid disorder
A
Central DI is caused by insult to the pituitary that results from a brain injury or invasive brain surgery. Kidney disorders, water addiction, and thyroid disorders do not cause central DI.
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