Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus ( 30 Questions)
Which instruction should the nurse include when educating a client with diabetes insipidus (DI) about the administration of desmopressin (DDAVP)?
Desmopressin (DDAVP) is typically taken orally with a full glass of water to ensure proper absorption and effectiveness. It is important to maintain adequate hydration.
This choice is incorrect. Desmopressin is commonly administered orally, intranasally, or subcutaneously, but not via intramuscular injection.
This choice is incorrect. Monitoring blood glucose levels is important for clients with diabetes mellitus, not diabetes insipidus.
This choice is incorrect. There is no specific indication to limit dietary fiber intake for clients with diabetes insipidus.
Desmopressin (DDAVP) is typically taken orally with a full glass of water to ensure proper absorption and effectiveness. It is important to maintain adequate hydration.
Incorrect choices:
b. This choice is incorrect. Desmopressin is commonly administered orally, intranasally, or subcutaneously, but not via intramuscular injection.
c. This choice is incorrect. Monitoring blood glucose levels is important for clients with diabetes mellitus, not diabetes insipidus.
d. This choice is incorrect. There is no specific indication to limit dietary fiber intake for clients with diabetes insipidus.