Which of the following information obtained by the nurse when caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus (DI) is most important to report to the health care provider?
A)History of a recent head injury.
B)Confusion and lethargy
C)Urine output of 400 mL/hour.
D)Urine specific gravity is 1.003.

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The client's confusion and lethargy may indicate hypernatremia and should be addressed quickly. In addition, clients with DI compensate for fluid losses by drinking copious amounts of fluids, but a client who is lethargic will be unable to drink enough fluids and will become hypovolemic. A high urine output, low urine specific gravity, and history of a recent head injury are consistent with diabetes insipidus, but they do not require immediate nursing action to avoid life-threatening complications.

Which of the Following Information Obtained by the Nurse When