Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus ( 30 Questions)
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of diabetes insipidus (DI) and distinguish between central and nephrogenic DI?
This choice is incorrect. Blood glucose testing is used to diagnose diabetes mellitus, not diabetes insipidus.
This choice is incorrect. A serum electrolyte panel may provide information about electrolyte imbalances, but it is not the primary diagnostic test for diabetes insipidus.
This choice is incorrect. Urine osmolality may be measured as part of the diagnostic evaluation for diabetes insipidus, but it is not the primary diagnostic test.
The water deprivation test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes insipidus and differentiate between central and nephrogenic DI. During this test, the client is deprived of fluids while their urine output and concentration are monitored.
The water deprivation test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes insipidus and differentiate between central and nephrogenic DI. During this test, the client is deprived of fluids while their urine output and concentration are monitored.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Blood glucose testing is used to diagnose diabetes mellitus, not diabetes insipidus.
b. This choice is incorrect. A serum electrolyte panel may provide information about electrolyte imbalances, but it is not the primary diagnostic test for diabetes insipidus.
c. This choice is incorrect. Urine osmolality may be measured as part of the diagnostic evaluation for diabetes insipidus, but it is not the primary diagnostic test.