NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 129 Topic 13 Discussion
NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 13 Question 129 Discussion:
Question #: 129
Topic #: 13
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 10–15 minutes and shake vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe.
(A) Weight should be obtained daily. (B) Fluid is not restricted but is given according to urine output. (C) The medication does not have to be stored in a refrigerator. (D) Holding the vial under warm water for 10–15 minutes or rolling between your hands and shaking vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe activates the medication in the oil solution.
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