(pituitary) Diabetes Insipidus

Question 0

Manefestations of diabetes insipidus

Answer 0

Polyuria
Polydipsia
Dehydration
Muscle weakness

Low BP, PR, TEMP
high RR,HR
low Na

Specific gravity : high
CBC: hemoconcentration

Question 1

Hyposecretion of ADH-increase urine volume.

Fluid volume deficit.

Answer 1

Diabetes insipidus

Question 2

Nursing interventionsfor diabetes insipidus

Answer 2

Monitor:
V/s
I/0
Neurologic status
Urine soecific gravity

Provide adequate fluids
Increase OFI

Question 3

DOCin diabetes insipidus.

Answer 3

Chlorpropamide ( increase the action of ADh)