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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus ( 35 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with this condition?
Incorrect. Hypertension is not typically associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. It may occur due to other underlying conditions.
Incorrect. Hyponatremia (low sodium levels) is not a primary characteristic of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. In fact, it can lead to hypernatremia (high sodium levels) due to excessive loss of water.
Correct. The hallmark clinical manifestations of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus are polyuria (excessive urination) and polydipsia (excessive thirst) due to the kidneys' inability to concentrate urine.
Incorrect. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is not directly associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. This condition primarily affects water balance.
A) Incorrect. Hypertension is not typically associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. It may occur due to other underlying conditions.
B) Incorrect. Hyponatremia (low sodium levels) is not a primary characteristic of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. In fact, it can lead to hypernatremia (high sodium levels) due to excessive loss of water.
C) Correct. The hallmark clinical manifestations of Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus are polyuria (excessive urination) and polydipsia (excessive thirst) due to the kidneys' inability to concentrate urine.
D) Incorrect. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is not directly associated with Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. This condition primarily affects water balance.