Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A client diagnosed with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus complains of constant thirst and excessive urination. They ask the nurse why they always feel dehydrated. How should the nurse respond?
Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by a reduced response of the renal tubules to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to excessive urination and increased thirst.
Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to reabsorb water effectively, leading to excessive urination and dehydration.
Incorrect. While managing fluid balance is important in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the primary cause of dehydration in this condition is the excessive loss of water through urination.
Incorrect. Elevated blood sugar levels are not associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. This statement may be more applicable to diabetes mellitus.
A) Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by a reduced response of the renal tubules to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to excessive urination and increased thirst.
B) Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to reabsorb water effectively, leading to excessive urination and dehydration.
C) Incorrect. While managing fluid balance is important in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the primary cause of dehydration in this condition is the excessive loss of water through urination.
D) Incorrect. Elevated blood sugar levels are not associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. This statement may be more applicable to diabetes mellitus.