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

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Diabetes insipidus causes excessive thirst and increased urination, leading to a risk for imbalanced fluid volume. The body is losing too much fluid through excessive urination, leading to dehydration and a decreased fluid volume in the body. The nurse should monitor the patient's fluid intake and output, as well as electrolyte levels. A nursing diagnosis of Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume would be appropriate for this patient.

A Pregnant Patient Is Admitted with Excessive Thirst, Increased Urination