Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus to a group of nursing students. What is the primary defect in this condition?
Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not primarily caused by inadequate production of ADH; rather, it is related to the kidneys' inability to respond effectively to ADH.
Correct. The primary defect in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is the impaired response of the renal tubules to ADH. This means that even if ADH is present, the kidneys are unable to reabsorb water as they should.
Incorrect. Excessive release of ADH is not characteristic of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Instead, it is a condition where the kidneys do not respond appropriately to normal levels of ADH.
Incorrect. Dysfunction of the adrenal glands is not related to the pathophysiology of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
A) Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not primarily caused by inadequate production of ADH; rather, it is related to the kidneys' inability to respond effectively to ADH.
B) Correct. The primary defect in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is the impaired response of the renal tubules to ADH. This means that even if ADH is present, the kidneys are unable to reabsorb water as they should.
C) Incorrect. Excessive release of ADH is not characteristic of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Instead, it is a condition where the kidneys do not respond appropriately to normal levels of ADH.
D) Incorrect. Dysfunction of the adrenal glands is not related to the pathophysiology of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.