Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards
DI is caused by head trauma with increased ___
ICP
a rare and treatable condition in which your body produces too much urine
Diabetes Insipidus
DI is caused by brain ___ or ___
tumors or infections
DI, if caused by cerebral injury, symptoms commonly appear _____ days after initial injury and last ____days
3-5 days; 7-10 days
Clinical manifestations of DI
PDPD
Polyuria: 20L/d
Diluted urine
Polydipsia
Decreased skin turgor
Urine specific gravity in DI
decreased
Confimatory diagnostic test for DI
Water deprivation test
In water deprivation test, fluid intake is restricted for __ hours
4-18 hours
electrolyte abnormality in DI
hypernatremia
Nursing interventions for DI
MAIDS
Monitor I & O
Avoid alcohol
Increase fluids (oral/IV)
Daily weight
Skin turgor
DOC for DI
desmopressin acetate; ADH replacement
