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    Ati med surg iii proctored exam mdc 2

    A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Bradycardia: Bradycardia is not typically associated with diabetes insipidus. The primary concern in diabetes insipidus is excessive urine output and dehydration, not heart rate abnormalities. B. Dehydration: Diabetes insipidus causes excessive urine output, leading to dehydration. The client may become severely dehydrated if fluid intake does not match the large amount of urine output. C. Polyphagia: Polyphagia, or increased hunger, is typically associated with diabetes mellitus, not diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus primarily causes excessive thirst and urination. D. Hyperglycemia: Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, not diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidus is characterized by a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to frequent urination and thirst but not high blood sugar levels.

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