Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A client asks the nurse why they have to drink so much water when they have Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. What is the best explanation by the nurse?
Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys produce excessive amounts of dilute urine, leading to fluid loss. Drinking more water helpsreplenish the lost fluids.
Incorrect. Drinking more water does not directly stimulate the production of antidiuretic hormone in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, as the primary issue lies in the kidneys' response to ADH.
Incorrect. While excessive thirst is a symptom of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the main reason for increased water intake is to compensate for the excessive urine production.
Incorrect. Diluting urine to prevent kidney stones is not the primary reason for increased water intake in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
A) Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys produce excessive amounts of dilute urine, leading to fluid loss. Drinking more water helps
replenish the lost fluids.
B) Incorrect. Drinking more water does not directly stimulate the production of antidiuretic hormone in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, as the primary issue lies in the kidneys' response to ADH.
C) Incorrect. While excessive thirst is a symptom of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the main reason for increased water intake is to compensate for the excessive urine production.
D) Incorrect. Diluting urine to prevent kidney stones is not the primary reason for increased water intake in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.