Following overnight (6 p.m. to 8 a.m.) fluid deprivation, the urine-to-serum osmolarity ratio in a patient who is exhibiting polyuria and polydipsia is 1:1. The ratio remains the same when a second specimen is tested at 10 a.m. ADH is then administered subcutaneously to the patient, and the fluid deprivation is continued until 2 p.m., when another specimen is tested. Based on the findings, what is the possible disease/disorder of the patient? Discuss the pathophysiology of the disease/disorder. Give two (2) possible laboratory tests that will be requested to confirm the diagnosis. Discuss the significance of requesting the laboratory tests.
Following overnight (6 p.m. to 8 a.m.) fluid deprivation, the urine-to-serum osmolarity ratio in a patient who is exhibiting polyuria and polydipsia is 1:1. The ratio remains the same when a second specimen is tested at 10 a.m. ADH is then administered subcutaneously to the patient, and the fluid deprivation is continued until 2 p.m., when another specimen is tested.
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Based on the findings, what is the possible disease/disorder of the patient?
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Discuss the pathophysiology of the disease/disorder.
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Give two (2) possible laboratory tests that will be requested to confirm the diagnosis. Discuss the significance of requesting the laboratory tests.
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What are the laboratory findings that will confirm the diagnosis? Give two (2) laboratory findings.
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