Ati lpn med surg exam
Ati lpn med surg exam ( 49 Questions)
. A patient with central diabetes insipidus is being treated with desmopressin (DDAVP) and fluid replacement. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor closely?
Serum sodium levels: Desmopressin can lead to water retention and potentially hyponatremia. Monitoring serum sodium is crucial to prevent electrolyte imbalance.
Serum magnesium levels: Magnesium is not typically impacted by desmopressin treatment in central diabetes insipidus.
Serum potassium levels: Desmopressin does not generally affect potassium levels in patients with diabetes insipidus.
Serum calcium levels: Calcium levels are not directly influenced by desmopressin or diabetes insipidus.
A. Serum sodium levels: Desmopressin can lead to water retention and potentially hyponatremia. Monitoring serum sodium is crucial to prevent electrolyte imbalance.
B. Serum magnesium levels: Magnesium is not typically impacted by desmopressin treatment in central diabetes insipidus.
C. Serum potassium levels: Desmopressin does not generally affect potassium levels in patients with diabetes insipidus.
D. Serum calcium levels: Calcium levels are not directly influenced by desmopressin or diabetes insipidus.