Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to observe when caring for a child with suspected diabetes insipidus?
A) Oliguria
B) Glycosuria
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Polyuria and polydipsia

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Excessive urination accompanied by insatiable thirst is the primary clinical manifestation of diabetes.These symptoms may be so severe that the child does little other than drink and urinate.Oliguria is decreased urine production and is not associated with diabetes insipidus.Glycosuria is associated with diabetes mellitus.Nausea and vomiting are associated with inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.

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