A Middle-Aged Man Is Evaluated for Polydipsia and Polyuria

question 32

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged man is evaluated for polydipsia and polyuria. His 24-hour urine volume is 7.0 L with a low osmolality, and is negative for red blood cells, leukocytes, protein, and glucose. His blood pressure and heart rate are both normal. Which of the following is a likely cause of polyuria in this patient?

• A) Acute attack of diabetes mellitus without glucosuria
• B) Acute renal failure with a severe decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
• C) Cerebrovascular accident damaging the anterior pituitary gland
• D) Renal supersensitivity to the effects of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• E) Suppression of ADH secretion due to polydipsia

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Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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