DI
A condition that is characterized by excessive output of dilute urine
What is Diabetes Insipidus
This is the normal sodium level
What is 135-145
Management of DI is geared to controlling this
What are the signs and symptoms
Priority assessment of a patient with Diabetes Insipidus
What is intake and output
The three classifications of Diabetes Insipidus include
What is nephrogenic, neurogenic, and dipsogenic
What is 1.005- 1.030
Patients with Diabetes Insipidus should be educated to follow a diet low in this
What is sodium
Due to the excessive amount of fluid loss through urination, the nurse should gather this data at least once daily
What is weight
Due to excessive fluid loss, the patient will experience a ______ blood pressure
What is low
A patient with DI's urine will have a level of specific gravity that is
Prolonged use of nasal sprays can cause (name at least two)
The nurse must be aware of the S/S of dehydration which include (name at least two)
What are hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, decreased skin turgor, weakness, and possibly fainting episodes
Due to the excessive diuresis of fluids, the patient is put at risk for which severe complication
What is dehydration
The loss of this is apparent in laboratory studies in patients with Diabetes Insipidus
What is free water
To avoid excessive fatigue, the patient should
What is schedule regular rest periods
When considering treatment, the administration of ADH does not help with this type of DI because the kidneys do not respond to the hormone
What is nephrogenic DI
This medication is the most common hormone replacement drug for neurogenic DI
What is desmopressin acetate, or DDAVP
The physician will order a test of this hormone, released from the pituitary gland, that can be an underlying cause of DI
The nurse should instruct the patient in the signs and symptoms of water intoxication, which include (Name at least two)
What is drowsiness, listlessness, and headache
Specific nursing care depends largely on (three things)
What is type of DI, severity of symptoms, and needs according to assessment findings