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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A nurse is providing education about Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus to a client. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes this condition?
Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not related to insulin deficiency; it is a disorder of the kidneys' ability to concentrate urine.
Correct. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by the kidneys' inability to properly concentrate urine, leading to excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of dilute urine.
Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not managed with insulin injections. It is managed through other approaches, such as fluid restriction and medication.
Incorrect. Dietary adjustments are not the main treatment for Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. The focus is on managing fluid intake and using medications to help the kidneys concentrate urine.
A) Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not related to insulin deficiency; it is a disorder of the kidneys' ability to concentrate urine.
B) Correct. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by the kidneys' inability to properly concentrate urine, leading to excessive thirst and the production of large volumes of dilute urine.
C) Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not managed with insulin injections. It is managed through other approaches, such as fluid restriction and medication.
D) Incorrect. Dietary adjustments are not the main treatment for Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. The focus is on managing fluid intake and using medications to help the kidneys concentrate urine.