A patient with chronic lithium use presents with polyuria and hypernatremia. Which renal condition is most likely?
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Correct answer: Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Lithium damages collecting ducts, causing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus with inability to concentrate urine.
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