Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A client with suspected Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus asks the nurse about the diagnostic tests they may undergo. What test measures the concentration of urine to assess the kidney's ability to reabsorb water?
Incorrect. A blood glucose test measures the concentration of glucose in the blood and is not specific to diagnosing Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
Correct. The urine osmolality test assesses the concentration of solutes in the urine, providing information about the kidney's ability to reabsorb water. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, urine osmolality remains low even when a person is dehydrated.
Incorrect. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart and is not specific to diagnosing Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) measures various components of the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is not specific to diagnosing Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
A) Incorrect. A blood glucose test measures the concentration of glucose in the blood and is not specific to diagnosing Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
B) Correct. The urine osmolality test assesses the concentration of solutes in the urine, providing information about the kidney's ability to reabsorb water. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, urine osmolality remains low even when a person is dehydrated.
C) Incorrect. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart and is not specific to diagnosing Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
D) Incorrect. A complete blood count (CBC) measures various components of the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is not specific to diagnosing Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.