15. A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with psychogenic diabetes insipidus. Which laboratory value is most indicative of this condition?
15. A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with psychogenic diabetes insipidus. Which laboratory value is most indicative of this condition?
. Serum glucose of 65 mg/dL.
. Serum Na of 130 mEq/L.
. Serum Na of 300 mEq/L.
. Serum glucose of 129 mg/dL.
Test-Taking Tip
Think: sodium makes the client insipidus. Look for the highest sodium level.
Content Area: Adult Health, Endocrine; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Laboratory Values
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Answer 1 is incorrect because serum glucose levels are not indicative laboratory values for diabetes insipidus. Answer 2 is incorrect because serum sodium is not decreased with diabetes insipidus. Answer 3 is correct because serum sodium is elevated with diabetes insipidus. Answer 4 is incorrect because serum glucose levels are not laboratory values for diabetes insipidus.