Question

A client sustained a head injury when falling off of a ladder. While in the hospital, the client begins voiding large amounts of clear urine and states he is very thirsty. The client states that he feels weak and has had an 8-lb weight loss since admission. What should the client be tested for?
A) Diabetes insipidus (DI)B) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)C) Pituitary tumorD) Hypothyroidism

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Diabetes insipidus

Explanation:

Diabetes insipidus is an abnormal condition caused when the kidney fails to concentrate the urine as a result of which the dilute urine is excreted out of the body.

In diabetes insipidus, the glucose level of the blood remains normal but the frequent urination and constant thirst are observed.

In the given question, since the patient urinates diluted urine and feels very thirsty therefore the client must be tested for the diabetes insipidus.

Thus, Diabetes insipidus is the correct answer.