Following a hypophysectomy for a pituitary tumor, the client is monitored for the presence of diabetes insipidus. Which finding by the nurse indicates this condition?
A)
hyponatremia
B)
large amount of dilute urine
C)
rise in blood pressure
D)
fluid retention and dependent edema
B
Explanation:
A)
Diabetes insipidus results in polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration secondary to a decreased antidiuretic hormone secretion. Hypernatremia, hypotension, and dehydration also occur.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Diabetes insipidus results in polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration secondary to a decreased antidiuretic hormone secretion. Hypernatremia, hypotension, and dehydration also occur.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Diabetes insipidus results in polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration secondary to a decreased antidiuretic hormone secretion. Hypernatremia, hypotension, and dehydration also occur.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Diabetes insipidus results in polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration secondary to a decreased antidiuretic hormone secretion. Hypernatremia, hypotension, and dehydration also occur.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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