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Diabetes Insipidus vs SIADH — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

DI = dry, SIADH = soaked
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Diabetes Insipidus vs SIADH on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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DI: low ADH, polyuria (3-20 L/day) of dilute urine, intense thirst, dehydration, hypernatremia, and low urine specific gravity (<1.005).

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HypokalemiaHyperkalemiaHyponatremiaHeart Failure
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