A patient candidate for organ donation has developed diabetes insipidus. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?

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1. DI develops in 40% to 70% of organ donors and results in production of large volumes of dilute urine. Typical findings include urine output greater than 300 mL/hr and urine specific gravity less than 1.01.
2. A low urine output is not a manifestation of diabetes insipidus.
3. A high urine specific gravity is not a manifestation of diabetes insipidus.
4. Low serum sodium is not a manifestation of diabetes insipidus.

A Patient Candidate for Organ Donation Has Developed Diabetes Insipidus