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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:

ExplanationThe client’s symptoms suggest the development of diabetes insipidus, which can occur with surgery on or near the pituitary. Although the finding will be documented in the chart, it is not the main priority at this time; therefore, answer B is incorrect. Answers C and D must be ordered by the doctor, making them incorrect.