The usual treatment for diabetes insipidus is with IM or SC injection of vasopressin tannate in oil. Nursing care relate
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:51 pm
The usual treatment for diabetes insipidus is with IM or SC injection of vasopressin tannate in oil. Nursing care related to the client receiving IM vasopressin tannate would include:
A. Weigh once a week and report to the physician any weight gain of10 lb.
B. Limit fluid intake to 500 mL/day.
C. Store the medication in a refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to administration.
D. Hold the vial under warm water for 1015 minutes and shake vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe.
A. Weigh once a week and report to the physician any weight gain of10 lb.
B. Limit fluid intake to 500 mL/day.
C. Store the medication in a refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to administration.
D. Hold the vial under warm water for 1015 minutes and shake vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe.