Posted: January 27th, 2018

A male client with primary diabetes insipidus is ready for discharge : 5 Best Nursing Instructions

A male client with primary diabetes insipidus is ready for discharge on desmopressin (DDAVP).

Which instruction should nurse Lina provide?

A. “Administer desmopressin while the suspension is cold.”
B. “Your condition isn’t chronic, so you won’t need to wear a medical identification bracelet.”
C. “You may not be able to use desmopressin nasally if you have nasal discharge or blockage.”
D. “You won’t need to monitor your fluid intake and output after you start taking desmopressin.”