The LPN is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus and obtains a urine specific gravity reading of 1.002. Which response by the LPN is most important?

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A urine specific gravity of 1.002 is very low, indicating very dilute urine, which is a characteristic finding in diabetes insipidus due to the kidneys' inability to concentrate urine. Reporting this finding to the RN is important because it suggests that the current therapy may not be effective in managing the condition.

The LPN Is Caring for a Patient with Diabetes Insipidus