A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident.The injury has caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary.Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate?

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Diabetes insipidus is a well-recognized complication of closed head injury and is manifested by polyuria leading to dehydration.
The patient will experience hypernatremia,not hyponatremia.
Electrolytes other than sodium are typically not affected with diabetes insipidus.
Acidosis is not associated with diabetes insipidus.

A 22-Year-Old Male Is Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit