Which Information Obtained When Caring for a Patient Who Has

question 4

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) Has a urinary output of 800 mL/hour
• B) Has a urine specific gravity of 1.003
• C) Had a recent head injury
• D) Is confused and lethargic

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