Diabetes Insipidus

Question 1 of 5

A client with diabetes insipidus must start taking vasopressin. Which information from the nurse is correct when providing teaching about this medication?

Vasopressin can cause severe hypomagnesemia as a potential side effect

The physician may order a routine ECG while the client is taking vasopressin

The client will need to increase his or her fluid intake while on this medication

Vasopressin is taken as an oral tablet or in syrup form

Question 2 of 5

A client who has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has developed diabetes insipidus. A home health nurse is seeing the client in his home to help him manage his care at home. Which of the following teaching points would the nurse offer to help prevent injury in this client?

Encourage the client to wear socks and extra blankets when sleeping at night

Have the client ensure easy access to the bathroom or bedside commode

Reinforce keeping a fan on in the room next to the bed while sleeping

Tell the client to reduce fluid intake and avoid drinks that contain caffeine

Question 3 of 5

A client who has been diagnosed with diabetes insipidus has been prescribed vasopressin as an antidiuretic replacement. The nurse caring for the client reviews his other medications. Which drug should not be taken with vasopressin?

Omeprazole

Carbamazepine

Levothyroxine

Diphenhydramine

Question 4 of 5

A nurse suspects a client has diabetes insipidus. What are the priority interventions? Select all that apply.

Monitor neuro status

Monitor strict I&O

Monitor for hypernatremia

Monitor for hyponatremia

Monitor urine specific gravity

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus and is preparing to administer a scheduled vasopressin injection. Which of the following is an anticipated outcome for a client with diabetes insipidus receiving this drug?

Weight loss of 4 pounds in a week

Urine output of 2000 cc/day

Urine specific gravity of 1.001

Oral intake of 4500 mL per day

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