A Client Who Has Had Intracranial Surgery Develops Urine Output

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client who has had intracranial surgery develops urine output in excess of 200 ml per hour. The nurse reports the findings, suspecting

• A) diabetes insipidus.
• B) fluid volume excess.
• C) hyponatremia.
• D) hyperkalemia.

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Definitions:

Binge Eating Disorders

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Motivational Interviewing

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