A pregnant patient is admitted with excessive thirst, increased urination, and a medical diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. The nurse chooses which nursing diagnosis as most appropriate?

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Excessive thirst and increased urination are classic signs of diabetes insipidus, which is caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or insensitivity to its effects. This results in an excessive loss of fluid through the kidneys, leading to a risk for imbalanced fluid volume. The other options are not appropriate for this patient's condition.

A Pregnant Patient Is Admitted with Excessive Thirst, Increased Urination