Which Information Obtained When Caring for a Patient Who Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained when caring for a patient who has just been admitted for evaluation of diabetes insipidus will be of greatest concern to the nurse?

• A) The patient has a urine output of 800 ml/hr.
• B) The patient's urine specific gravity is 1.003.
• C) The patient had a recent head injury.
• D) The patient is confused and lethargic.

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