A patient states that he is confused because the physician told him that his diabetes insipidus (DI)is nephrogenic.What should the nurse state when describing the difference between nephrogenic DI and neurogenic DI?

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Nephrogenic DI occurs when the kidneys are unable to respond to ADH, which is the hormone responsible for regulating the amount of urine your body produces. Neurogenic DI occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone ADH. Nephrogenic DI does not resolve without medication and does not require dialysis. Lypressin is not typically used to treat nephrogenic DI.

A Patient States That He Is Confused Because the Physician