The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining the admission history from the parents of a school-aged client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). Which symptom will the parents most likely report?

A. Drinks more liquids than previously: Polydipsia is a classic symptom due to osmotic diuresis from hyperglycemia. B. Gained 10 pounds within one month: Unlikely; children with type 1 DM often lose weight before diagnosis. C. Voids only one or two times per day: Inaccurate; polyuria is common. D. Refuses to eat favorite meals at home: Not a hallmark sign of type 1 DM.