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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the results of a water deprivation test for a client suspected of having Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Which finding would be consistent with this condition?
Incorrect. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine even when a person is dehydrated. Therefore, urine osmolality does not increase significantly.
Incorrect. Decreased urine output is not a characteristic finding in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Instead, individuals with this condition may have increased urine output even when dehydrated.
Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, urine osmolality remains low even after a period of dehydration, indicating the kidneys' inability to reabsorb water effectively.
Incorrect. Elevated blood sodium levels (hypernatremia) may occur as a result of dehydration during thewater deprivation test, but this finding is not specific to Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
A) Incorrect. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine even when a person is dehydrated. Therefore, urine osmolality does not increase significantly.
B) Incorrect. Decreased urine output is not a characteristic finding in Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Instead, individuals with this condition may have increased urine output even when dehydrated.
C) Correct. In Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, urine osmolality remains low even after a period of dehydration, indicating the kidneys' inability to reabsorb water effectively.
D) Incorrect. Elevated blood sodium levels (hypernatremia) may occur as a result of dehydration during the
water deprivation test, but this finding is not specific to Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.