Which Information Obtained by the Nurse When Caring for a Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient who has diabetes insipidus (DI) is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) The patient had a recent head injury.
• B) The patient is confused and lethargic.
• C) The patient has a urine output of 400 mL/hr.
• D) The patient's urine specific gravity is 1.003.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, released during stress and excitement, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure among other functions.

Spillover Effect

A phenomenon where emotions or behaviors from one situation influence or 'spillover' into another situation.

Right Frontal Lobe

The right-side section of the frontal part of the brain, involved in controlling emotions, making decisions, and regulating social behavior.