A client with diabetes is experiencing polyuria. The nurse explains that polyuria is caused by:
1. inflammation of the glomerulus.
2. excessive fluid intake.
3. lack of albumin.
4. osmotic diuresis.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Inflammation of the glomerulus does not lead to polyuria.
Rationale 2: Excessive fluid intake does not lead to polyuria.
Rationale 3: Lack of albumin does not lead to polyuria.
Rationale 4: Osmotic diuresis leads to polyuria, which is the passage of large amounts of urine as a result of increased osmotic pressure that can result from hyperglycemia.
Global Rationale: Osmotic diuresis leads to polyuria, which is the passage of large amounts of urine as a result of increased osmotic pressure that can result from hyperglycemia. Polyuria is not related to inflammation of the glomerulus, excessive fluid intake, or lack of albumin.
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