Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Diabetes insipidus typically causes dehydration, which leads to weak rather than bounding pulses.
Clients with diabetes insipidus often have dry mucous membranes due to excessive fluid loss.
Bradycardia is not associated with diabetes insipidus. Tachycardia is more likely due to dehydration.
Diabetes insipidus leads to excessive urination, resulting in diluted urine with decreased specific gravity.
Rationale:
A. Diabetes insipidus typically causes dehydration, which leads to weak rather than bounding pulses.
B. Clients with diabetes insipidus often have dry mucous membranes due to excessive fluid loss.
C. Bradycardia is not associated with diabetes insipidus. Tachycardia is more likely due to dehydration.
D. Diabetes insipidus leads to excessive urination, resulting in diluted urine with decreased specific gravity.