Rationale 1: The pt with excessive thirst, increased urination & a medical diagnosis of diabetes
insipidus is at risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume due to the pt &'s excess volume loss that can
increase the serum levels of sodium.
Rationale 2: Excess Fluid Volume is not an issue for pts with diabetes insipidus, especially during
the early stages of treatment.
Rationale 3: Imbalanced Nutrition does not apply.
Rationale 4: Ineffective Tissue Perfusion does not apply
A pt recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse would contact the
pt's primary healthcare provider with which of the following 24-hour urine output volumes?
1. 600 mL
2. 750 mL
3. 1000 mL
4. 1200 mL - Answers✔Answer: 1
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