Her osmolarity is elevated. why

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Case: A 23-year-old female presents with urinary frequency absent of infection. The final diagnosis is Diabetes Insipidus. She is treated with dDAVP.

Question 1: What would you expect her sodium level would be, high or low? Defend your answer.

Question 2: Her osmolarity is elevated. Why?

Question 3: Compare and contrast central vs. nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.

Question 4: Explain the mechanism of dDAVP.

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