You are caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus. You know that because of decreasing amount of water in the body, the patient is MOST at risk for:

Hypernatremia, and subsequent seizures

Hyponatremia, and subsequent water intoxication

Hyperkalemia, and subsequent seizures

Fluid volume overload, and subsequent crackles in the lungs

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Hypernatremia is a condition where the sodium level in the blood is abnormally high. This occurs in DI due to excessive water loss without adequate replacement. Seizures can be a serious complication of severe hypernatremia as it disrupts the normal function of the brain.
B.   Hyponatremia is low sodium levels, which is opposite to what happens in DI.
C.   Hyperkalemia is high potassium levels, unrelated to DI.
D.   Fluid volume overload is also opposite to what happens in DI, as patients with DI lose excessive fluids.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Prednisone does not require fluid restriction.
B. Black, tarry stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, not a common side effect of prednisone.
C. This is not a strict requirement for prednisone, although it can help prevent stomach upset.
D. Weight gain is a common side effect of prednisone due to increased appetite and fluid retention.

A. The appendix B. The pancreas C. The liver D. The bone marrow

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The appendix is involved in the immune system, not glucose storage.
B. The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, hormones that regulate blood sugar levels, but it's not a major storage site for glucose.
C. The liver is the primary storage site for glucose in the body. It stores glucose in the form of glycogen. When blood sugar levels drop, the liver breaks down glycogen into glucose and releases it into the bloodstream.
D. The bone marrow is responsible for blood cell production and has no role in glucose storage.

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