When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:

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When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:
A . Anemia and vomiting
B . Polyuria and polydipsia
C . Irritability relieved by feeding formula
D . Hypothermia and azotemia

Answer: B

Explanation:

(A) Anemia and vomiting are not cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus.

(B) Polyuria and polydipsia are the cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus.

(C) Irritability relieved by feeding water, not formula, is a common sign, but not the cardinal sign, of diabetes insipidus.

(D) Hypothermia and azotemia are signs, but not cardinal signs, of diabetes insipidus.

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