A client with brain injury to the hypothalamus and has been diagnosed with neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI). Which interventions should take priority during the planning of care?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

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A client with brain injury to the hypothalamus and has been diagnosed with neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI). Which interventions should take  priority  during the planning of care?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Provide the client with adequate fluids to prevent dehydration

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Collect a urine specimen to obtain a measurement of specific gravity

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Provide the client with warm blankets to help regulate body temperature

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Weigh client daily to identify changes in weight

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