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Unit 2: Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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“Vasopressin”

  • produced in hypothalamus
  • stored and secreted in posterior pituitary gland
  • regulates amount of water in the body and constricts blood vessels
  • regulates the water by telling the renal tubules to retain water
  • increased ADH = increased water retention
  • decreased ADH = decreased water retention (increased urinary output)
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Antidiuresis

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no diuresis

-low urinary output

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Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

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  • central or nephrogenic
  • decreased ADH
  • excretion of water by the kidneys; increased urinary output
  • decreased urine specific gravity; urine is like clear water (dilute)
  • dehydrated
  • receives Vasopressin (need to replace ADH)
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Central DI

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caused by a decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland

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Nephrogenic DI

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occurs when the kidneys are resistant to ADH and are unable to concentrate urine
-seen in patients w/ chronic renal insufficiency, hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, and interstitial disease of renal tubules

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Pathophysiology of DI

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  • the decrease or absence of ADH results from lack of production in the hypothalamus
  • antidiuretic hormone (ADH), stored and released from the posterior pituitary gland, works on the receptor cells in the collecting ducts of the kidney, leading to water reabsorption back into the circulation
  • with a lack of ADH, the collecting ducts are less permeable to water, and is excreted in urine
  • with DI, lack of ADH leads to excretion of large volumes of very dilute urine
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Clinical Manifestations of DI

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dependent on the significance of water loss
-polyuria (increased U/O)
-polydipsia (increased thirst)
-nocturia (urinating frequently at night)
>excessive loss of water leads to hemoconcentration that is observed w/ elevations in serum sodium and hematocrit
-may present with hypotension and tachycardia secondary to hypovolemia
-decreased urine specific gravity
-other signs of fluid volume deficit including thirst, skin tenting, and fatigue

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What are the primary clinical manifestations seen in DI?

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  • polyuria (increased U/O)
  • polydipsia (increased thirst)
  • nocturia (urinating frequently at night)
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Causes of DI

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DI is a decrease in ADH

  • kidney issues
  • brain tumor
  • develop after intracranial surgery
  • head trauma
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Diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus

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-serum and urine electrolytes
-serum and urine osmolality
-CT or MRI of the head
-Urine-specific gravity of less than 1.005
-Urine Osmolality less than 200 MOsm/Kg
-while losing free water, increases in serum sodium, serum osmolality, and hematocrit develop secondary to hemoconcentration
-water deprivation test
>Diagnosis of DI is made when serum osmolality continues to increase and there is no resultant increase in urine osmolality

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Fluid Management

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Management focused on maintaining adequate fluid volume status

  • daily weight and I &Os
  • if awake and alert, can replace fluid loss by drinking fluids
  • in emergency or unconscious patient, IV fluid
  • water losses replace w/ a hypotonic fluid (in relation to serum osmolality) such as dextrose in water
  • during IV administration, monitor for hyperglycemia, volume overload, and correction of hypernatremia
  • avoid food that promotes diuresis (coffee, watermelon, grapes, lemons)
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Medication Management: Drug of choice

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Desmopressin (DDVAP)
-synthetic analog of ADH
-increases ADH
-subcutaneous, intranasal, and oral preparations
>can also give vasopressin (Pitressin), a less expensive ADH synthetic
>these meds require monitoring of fluid status, serum electrolytes, and urine output

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Desmopressin (DDVAP)

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drug of choice for DI
-synthetic analog of ADH
-replaces ADH
-subcutaneous, intranasal, and oral preparations
>med requires frequent monitoring of fluid status, serum electrolytes, and urine output

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Laboratory Tests

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  • Hematocrit
  • Serum Sodium
  • Urine-Specific Gravity
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Laboratory Tests: Hematocrit

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Male: 43-49%
Female: 38-44%
-volume of red blood cells (RBC) in the body
-hematocrit increased in DI

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Laboratory Tests: Serum Sodium

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135-145 mEq/L

-increased in DI

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Laboratory Tests: Urine-specific gravoty

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  1. 005-1.030

- decreased in DI

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Connection Check: The nurse correlates which laboratory value as an indication that desmopressin is effective in the treatment of DI?
A. Serum sodium of 140 mEq/L
B. Serum osmolality of 305 mOsm/kg
C. Urine-specific gravity of 1.004
D. Serum hematocrit 48%
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A. Serum sodium of 140 mEq/L

(normal: 135-145)
- sodium will go back to normal because of an increase in ADH from the ADH synthetic medication; ADH would decrease urine output, and allow for more volume of fluid

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Complications

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  • develop dehydration and hypovolemia, which will progress to circulatory collapse w/o adequate fluid administration
  • patients w/ permanent DI who require daily administration of hormone replacement are at risk for hypovolemia
  • hemoconcentration secondary to DI increases risk for hypernatremia
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Clinical Manifestations of Hypernatremia

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r/t central nervous system dysfunction secondary to shrinkage of brain cells
-results in confusion, neuromuscular excitability, seizures, or coma

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Hemoconcentration

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increased concentration of cells and solids in the blood usually resulting from loss of fluid to the tissues

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Nursing Management: Assessment and Analysis

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DI is directly r/t the lack of ADH; there is a loss of free water
>Assessments include:
-polyuria
-urine specific gravity less than 1.005
-low urine osmolality
-secondary to hemoconcentration, lab analysis revels an increase in serum sodium, osmolality, and hematocrit
-changes in BP and HR r/t volume of fluid loss
-patients who are awake and alert with an intake thirst mechanism are usually able to maintain fluid volume by drinking adequate fluids

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Nursing Diagnoses

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  • Fluid volume deficit r/t loss of free water secondary to lack of ADH
  • Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management r/t required administration of desmopressin (DDVAP)
  • Sensory perceptual alteration (vision) r/t compression of CN II and III secondary to pituitary tumor
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Nursing Assessments

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  • Vital signs
  • Intake and Output
  • Daily weight
  • Visual acuity
  • Serum Sodium and Osmolality
  • Urine-Specific Gravity
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Assessments: Vital Signs

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lack of ADH leads to excessive water loss with resulting decrease in BP and increase in HR as a compensatory mechanism

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Assessment: Intake and Output

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fluid replacement is dependent on the volume of urine output secondary to lack of ADH

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Assessments: Daily weight

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increased output of dilute urine leads to a decrease in weight

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Assessment: Serum Sodium and Osmolality

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lack of ADH cause an increase in water excretion leading to the concentration of serum sodium (hypernatremia) and an increase in serum osmolality
>Normal sodium (135-145)

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Assessments: Urine-Specific Gravity

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lack of ADH results in the excretion of large volumes of dilute urine

  • Urine specific gravity usually less than 1.005
    (1. 005-1.030)
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Nursing Actions

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  • Maintain IV access and administer ordered IV solutions
  • Administer desmopressin or vasopressin as ordered
  • provide adequate oral fluids
  • provide mouth care
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Actions: Administer desmopressin or vasopressin as ordered

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synthetic ADH is administered to cause water reabsorption in the kidney

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Actions: Provide adequate oral fluids

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if the patient is alert and awake and has an intact gag reflex, the patient is allowed to drink fluids

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Actions: Provide mouth care

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patient is at risk for fluid volume deficit r/t lack of ADH and require mouth care to minimize complications of dry mucous membranes

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Nursing Teachings

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  • Importance of taking medications (ADH replacement) as ordered
  • Weigh daily at the same time and on same scale; changes of more than 2 lb./day be reported
  • Clinical Manifestations of DI
  • Clinical manifestations of fluid overload
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Connection Check: The patient experiencing diabetes insipidus (DI) is ordered to receive DDAVP. The nurse monitors for which therapeutic effect of these medications
A. increased urine output
B. increased urine-specific gravity
C. increased serum sodium
D. increased serum potassium
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B. increased urine-specific gravity

1.005-1.030

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Evaluating Care Outcomes

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DI may be transient after head injury or craniotomy, or permanent disorder

  • definitive treatment w/ synthetic ADH replacement results in water reabsorption and normalization of urine output, urine-specific gravity, and serum electrolytes (sodium)
  • vital signs are normal
  • output proportional to intake
  • body weight is stable
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Safety Alert: Fluid administration after transsphenoidal hypophysectomy

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fluid administration must be closely monitored
-administration of hypotonic solutions in post-op patient with a normal serum sodium level increases the risk of fluid shifts and can lead to cerebral edema and an increased in intracranial pressure (ICP)

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