NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
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:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight should be obtained daily. Fluid is not restricted but is given according to urine output. The medication does not have to be stored in a refrigerator. 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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