A patient with long-term nephrogenic DI is admitted to a medical unit.During the medication reconciliation process, the nurse realizes it is crucial that which medication be included in the patient's regimen?

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is used in the management of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) because it can reduce urine volume. Although it may seem counterintuitive to use a diuretic to treat a condition characterized by excessive urination, HCTZ can decrease polyuria in nephrogenic DI by inducing a mild volume depletion, which leads to increased proximal tubule sodium and water reabsorption.

A Patient with Long-Term Nephrogenic DI Is Admitted to a Medical