Nursing Interventions for Diabetes Insipidus

Interventions

1. Fluid volume deficit related to excessive urinary output as manifested by increased thirst and weight loss.
Ø Assess the fluid level of the patient
Ø Monitor vital signs frequently
Ø Restrict oral fluid intake.
Ø Administer hypotonic saline intravenously.
Ø Administer medications if ordered.
 
2. Disturbed sleeping pattern, insomnia related to nocturia as manifested by verbalization of patient about interrupted sleep.
Ø Assess the sleeping pattern of the patient
Ø Give psychological support.
Ø Advice the patient to restrict oral fluids
Ø Provide calm and quiet environment.
 
3. Activity intolerance related to fatigue and frequent urination as manifested by fatigue and weakness of the patient.
Ø Assess the activity status of the patient
Ø Give psychological support to the patient.
 
4. Anxiety related to course of disease and frequent urination as manifested by verbalization of anxious questions.
Ø Assess the anxiety level of the patient.
Ø Explain the patient about the disease and treatment.
Ø Provide calm and quiet environment.
Ø Divert the attention of the patient by talking about different matter.
 
5. Ineffective coping related to frequent urination as manifested by verbalization of negative feeling by the patient.
Ø Assess the coping ability of the patient
Ø Explain the patient about the disease and treatment
Ø Give psychological support.
 
6.Risk for complications related to excessive loss of fluid from the body as manifested by hypotension and weight loss.
Ø Assess the fluid volume of the patient
Ø Monitor vital signs frequently.
Ø Take immediate measures to restore fluid volume such as IV fluid therapy
Ø Administer medications as ordered.
 
7. Knowledge deficit regarding management of diabetes insipidus as manifested by verbalization of doubts by the patient
Ø Assess the knowledge level of the patient.
Ø Explain the management of diabetes insipidus to the patient.


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