SIADH & DI Flashcards
The following flashcards are about SIADH from the picture taken in class
What is SIADH ?
too much Anti-diuretic hormone
what is the cause for SIADH?
cancer, neuro disorders
what are the clinical manifestation for patients who have SIADH?
urine?
weight?
sodium?
decreased urine output
increase weight
hyponatremia
fatigued
shortness of breath
polydypsia
how do we diagnose SIADH?(3)
low sodium
low osmoliaty
increase urine specific gravity
what is the treatment for SIADH?
fluid restriction (800-1000ml)
diuretics
how much is their fluid restriction per day ?
and how are we going to restrict their fluid ?
800-1000ml per day
2/3am & 1/3pm
what are the diuretics we are going to give these patients ? (2)
lasix
hypertonic saline
what are the special precautions when giving lasix?
what are the special precautions when giving hypertonic saline ?
to patients with SIADH?
given when sodium is within range
given when sodium is below average
notes
nursing care
- input and output
- daily weight
- oral care
- heart & lungs assessment
- neuro checks
- seizure precautions
- HOB 10-15, Rom, Turn PT
the following flashcards are going to be about diabetes insupidus
what is DI?
too little anti-diuretic hormone
what can be the causes for why patients end up developing diabetes insipidus? (5)
not making enough ADH
kidney not responding to ADH
water intoxication
increased ICP
increased urine output
what is the clinical manifestation for these patients ?
specific gravity level?
sodium level?
basic feelings?
below 1.005
hypernatremia
thirsty, hungry
what is the diagnostic study for DI?
specific gravity less than 1.005
