A patient has nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (DI). What treatment does the healthcare professional anticipate for this patient?
A)Exogenous ADH replacement
B)Intranasal desmopressin
C)Water and sodium restriction
D)Loop diuretic administration

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Nephrogenic DI is usually treated with administration of fluids, or intranasal (or oral) desmopressin. Neurogenic DI is treated with ADH replacement therapy. Water restriction would not be helpful. Thiazide (not loop) diuretics can improve moderate nephrogenic DI.

A Patient Has Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (DI)