When educating a client with schizophrenia induced polydipsia, the nurse teaches the client to self-monitor urine specific gravity and which vital sign?

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For persons with schizophrenia who demonstrate polydipsia, regulation of fluid intake is disturbed. This results in an abnormally low serum sodium level, which can lead to severe water intoxication, a medical emergency. Nursing interventions include teaching and assisting the client to develop self-monitoring skills. Fluid intake and weight gain should be monitored to control fluid intake and reduce the likelihood of developing water intoxication. None of the other options are directly related to polydipsia monitoring.

When Educating a Client with Schizophrenia Induced Polydipsia, the Nurse