In looking at the history of a child with a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus, the nurse will most often find that the condition occurs as a result of:
a. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
b. a genetic defect in the synthesis of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
c. infections affecting the spinal cord or brain, such as encephalitis or meningitis
d. head trauma or cranial surgery to remove tumors of the hypothalamic-pituitary region
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A Incorrect. The nurse will not most often find that diabetes insipidus occurs as a result of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
B Incorrect. The nurse will not most often find that diabetes insipidus occurs as a result of a genetic defect in the synthesis of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
C Incorrect. The nurse will not most often find that diabetes insipidus occurs as a result of infections affecting the spinal cord or brain, such as encephalitis or meningitis.
D Correct. Diabetes insipidus or neurogenic DI is a disorder of water regulation. DI is most often seen in children as a complication following head trauma or cranial surgery to remove tumors of the hypothalamic-pituitary regions. DI that develops after surgery may be transient or permanent.
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