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Quizlet: When evaluating the kidney function of an individual with diabetes insipidus (DI), the nurse would observe:

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High volume urine output

In DI, the kidneys are unable to conserve water in the distal and collecting tubules, resulting in the production of large volumes of dilute urine.

What is Diabetes insipidus ?

Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems with a hormone called vasopressin (AVP), also called antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

  • AVP plays a key role in regulating the amount of fluid in the body. It's produced by specialist nerve cells in a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus.

  • Signs and symptoms of diabetes insipidus include: Being extremely thirsty. Producing large amounts of pale urine. Frequently needing to get up to urinate during the night.

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