Which information obtained when caring for a patient who has just been admitted for evaluation of diabetes insipidus will be of greatest concern to the nurse?
A) Has a urinary output of 800 mL/hour
B) Has a urine specific gravity of 1.003
C) Had a recent head injury
D) Is confused and lethargic
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