Diabetes Insipidus

What is diabetes insipidus and how does it differ from diabetes mellitus?  In this lesson, we will answer those questions along with giving an outline of signs and symptoms of the disorder, medications and  treatments methods, priority nursing interventions and important client education topics.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Determine the causes of diabetes insipidus
2. Differentiate between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus
3. Review the function of antidiuretic hormone
4. Recognize signs and symptoms of diabetes insipidus
5. Recall testing used to confirm diabetes insipidus
6. Identify priority nursing interventions for diabetes insipidus
7. Outline medications used to treat diabetes insipidus
8. Predict potential complications of diabetes insipidus