A Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury Is Being Treated

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a traumatic brain injury is being treated for diabetes insipidus.Which finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating treatment is effective?

• A)Potassium level has decreased.
• B)Blood pressure has decreased.
• C)Serum sodium level is increased.
• D)Urine output has decreased.

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