Nursing Management of Diabetes Insipidus

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What is the main characteristic of Diabetes Insipidus according to the text?

Hypertension

Polydipsia (correct)

Decreased serum osmolality

Hypokalemia

Which type of Diabetes Insipidus involves deficient production or secretion of ADH?

Primary DI

Nephrogenic DI

Transient DI

Central DI (correct)

What electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with Diabetes Insipidus?

Hypocalcemia

Hypophosphatemia

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia (correct)

What diagnostic study involves a water deprivation test for diagnosing Diabetes Insipidus?

Water deprivation test Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the etiology and pathophysiology of Diabetes Insipidus?

Causes of DI include increased ADH production Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Addison's disease?

Autoimmune response Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group is most commonly affected by Primary Addison's disease?

White females Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical manifestation of Addison's disease?

Joint pain Signup and view all the answers

Which drug can be used in the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus as an ADH replacement drug?

Desmopressin (DDAVP) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key component of interprofessional care for Diabetes Insipidus?

Monitoring urine output Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic study is important in evaluating Diabetes Insipidus?

Assessing fluid volume status Signup and view all the answers

What is a key diagnostic study recommended for evaluating a patient suspected of having diabetes insipidus based on the text?

Urine cortisol and aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone therapy is typically required for lifelong management of diabetes insipidus according to the text?

Glucocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

What electrolyte imbalance is commonly observed in diabetes insipidus?

Decreased sodium, increased potassium Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT associated with an Addisonian crisis?

Palpitations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of interprofessional care in managing diabetes insipidus mentioned in the text?

Increasing dietary salt intake Signup and view all the answers

In the context of diabetes insipidus, what is the purpose of an ACTH stimulation test?

Stimulating cortisol release Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common cause of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) in older adults?

Cancer, especially small cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of the overproduction of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) in the body?

Reabsorption of water into the circulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of Diabetes Insipidus when serum osmolality falls below 120 mEq/L?

Vomiting and abdominal cramps Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical urine specific gravity level in a patient with Diabetes Insipidus?

Less than 1.020 Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is classified as a Growth hormone antagonist used in the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus?

Pegvisomant (Somavert) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of dilutional hyponatremia associated with Diabetes Insipidus?

Decreased serum osmolality Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse assess in a patient suspected of having diabetes insipidus?

Urinary output and specific gravity Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic study is commonly used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus?

Water deprivation test Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of diabetes insipidus related to fluid balance?

Polydipsia Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the interprofessional care for a patient with diabetes insipidus?

Teamwork with an endocrinologist for hormone replacement therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a common drug therapy option for managing diabetes insipidus?