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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A client diagnosed with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus asks the nurse about the cause of this condition. How should the nurse respond?
Correct. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is primarily caused by a deficiency or insensitivity to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin.
Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not related to insulin overproduction; it is a disorder of the kidneys' response to ADH.
Incorrect. Excessive consumption of high-sugar foods and drinks does not directly cause Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
Incorrect. While Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus can be hereditary in some cases, it is not the primary cause of the condition.
A) Correct. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is primarily caused by a deficiency or insensitivity to antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin.
B) Incorrect. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is not related to insulin overproduction; it is a disorder of the kidneys' response to ADH.
C) Incorrect. Excessive consumption of high-sugar foods and drinks does not directly cause Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
D) Incorrect. While Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus can be hereditary in some cases, it is not the primary cause of the condition.