Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Which of the following findings would be consistent with this condition?
Incorrect. Elevated blood glucose levels are not a characteristic finding in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. This condition primarily affects water balance, not glucose metabolism.
Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine, leading to the production of large volumes of dilute urine with a low specific gravity.
Incorrect. Hypertension and bradycardia are not typically associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. These findings may be indicative of other underlying conditions.
Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by a reduced response of the renal tubules to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to the inability to reabsorb water effectively.
A) Incorrect. Elevated blood glucose levels are not a characteristic finding in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. This condition primarily affects water balance, not glucose metabolism.
B) Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine, leading to the production of large volumes of dilute urine with a low specific gravity.
C) Incorrect. Hypertension and bradycardia are not typically associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. These findings may be indicative of other underlying conditions.
D) Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by a reduced response of the renal tubules to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to the inability to reabsorb water effectively.