A patient with a traumatic brain injury is being treated for diabetes insipidus.Which finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating treatment is effective?
A)Potassium level has decreased.
B)Blood pressure has decreased.
C)Serum sodium level is increased.
D)Urine output has decreased.

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In diabetes insipidus, the body produces excessive amounts of dilute urine leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Treating diabetes insipidus involves administering desmopressin to increase water reabsorption, thereby decreasing urine output. Therefore, the nurse would evaluate a decrease in urine output as an indication that treatment is effective. Potassium levels and blood pressure may be affected by other factors and may not necessarily improve with treatment of diabetes insipidus. An increased serum sodium level may be a sign of dehydration and electrolyte imbalances and would therefore not indicate effective treatment.

A Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury Is Being Treated