Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
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The nurse is assessing a client following the removal of a pituitary tumor. The nurse notes that the urinary output has increased and that the urine is very dilute. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Increased dilute urine suggests diabetes insipidus, a complication of pituitary surgery, requiring immediate physician notification for evaluation and treatment.