In looking at the history of a child with a diagnosis of diabetes ...

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In looking at the history of a child with a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus, the nurse will most often find that the condition occurs as a result of:
 
  a. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
  b. a genetic defect in the synthesis of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
  c. infections affecting the spinal cord or brain, such as encephalitis or meningitis
  d. head trauma or cranial surgery to remove tumors of the hypothalamic-pituitary region

Question 2

In regard to safety, compared with the toddler the preschool-aged child is:
 
  a. more prone to falls and more reckless
  b. about the same, regarding falls and reckless behavior
  c. more apt to listen to rules and be aware of potential dangers
  d. less apt to listen to rules and be aware of potential dangers

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Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. The nurse will not most often find that diabetes insipidus occurs as a result of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
B Incorrect. The nurse will not most often find that diabetes insipidus occurs as a result of a genetic defect in the synthesis of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
C Incorrect. The nurse will not most often find that diabetes insipidus occurs as a result of infections affecting the spinal cord or brain, such as encephalitis or meningitis.
D Correct. Diabetes insipidus or neurogenic DI is a disorder of water regulation. DI is most often seen in children as a complication following head trauma or cranial surgery to remove tumors of the hypothalamic-pituitary regions. DI that develops after surgery may be transient or permanent.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. In regard to safety, compared with the toddler the preschool-aged child is not more prone to falls and more reckless.
B Incorrect. In regard to safety, compared with the toddler the preschool-aged child is not about the same, regarding falls and reckless behavior.
C Correct. In regard to safety, compared with the toddler the preschool-aged child is more apt to listen to rules and be aware of potential dangers.
D Incorrect. In regard to safety, compared with the toddler the preschool-aged child is not less apt to listen to rules and be aware of potential dangers.