title: Understanding water intoxication. Part I in a II-Part series.
abstract: While knowledge exists concerning the symptoms and possible causes of water intoxication, the exact etiology remains unclear. If proper nursing strategies are to be developed, it is crucial to carefully assess each patient with polydipsia and plan interventions related to what is known about that patient.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*