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After several diagnostic tests, a client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. A nurse performs an assessment on the client, knowing that which symptom is most indicative of this disorder?
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Rationale: Diabetes insipidus is characterized by a hyposecretion of the antidiuretic hormone and the kidney tubules fail to reabsorb water. Polydipsia and polyuria are classic symptoms of diabetes insipidus. The urine is pale, and the specific gravity is low. Anorexia and weight loss occur. Option 1 is a vague symptom. Options 2 and 4 are not specific to this disorder.
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Rationale: Diabetes insipidus is characterized by a hyposecretion of the antidiuretic hormone and the kidney tubules fail to reabsorb water. Polydipsia and polyuria are classic symptoms of diabetes insipidus. The urine is pale, and the specific gravity is low. Anorexia and weight loss occur. Option 1 is a vague symptom. Options 2 and 4 are not specific to this disorder.
