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INSIPIDUS
Presentors:
Agngarayngay, Ivy
David, Alyssa Mae
Gutierrez, Louise Noreen
Jingco, Jashtine
Musni, Keith Dominic
DEFINITION
Hypofunction of the
posterior lobe of the
Pituitary Gland
Decrease production
of ADH
Decrease
permeability of renal
tubules to water
PATHOPHYSI
Decrease water
reabsorption
Hypernatremia
(Increase sodium
level)
Osmoreceptor
stimulation
Excessive thirst
(Polydipsia)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
TREATMENTS & NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES