When Caring for a Patient Having a Water Deprivation Test

When caring for a patient having a water deprivation test, which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

A) The patient complains of intense thirst.
B) The patient has a 5-lb (2.3 kg) weight loss.
C) The patient feels dizzy when sitting up on the edge of the bed.
D) The patient's urine osmolality does not change after antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is given.

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