In diabetes insipidus, what specific urinalysis finding does the nurse expect?
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Correct answer: Very low urine osmolality with high volume
In DI the kidneys cannot concentrate urine due to ADH deficiency or resistance; thus very dilute urine (low osmolarity) with high volume is typical.
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