Author Question: The nurse plans to administer intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP) to the client. What will the best plan ... (Read 40 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse plans to administer intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP) to the client. What will the best plan by the nurse include?

1. Instruct the client to blow his nose following administration.
2. Be sure to have fresh water at the bedside.
3. Withhold other medications so absorption of desmopressin (DDAVP) will not be affected.
4. Direct the spray high into the nasal cavity.

Question 2

Vasopressin is used in the treatment of

1. diabetes insipidus.
2. dehydration.
3. electrolyte imbalances.
4. diabetes mellitus.

Dominic · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Intranasal sprays of desmopressin (DDAVP) should be alternately rotated between nares. There is no need for the client to blow his nose following administration of intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP).
Rationale 2: Fresh water is a good idea, but not necessary with intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP).
Rationale 3: There is no need to withhold other medications when a client receives intranasal desmopressin (DDAVP).
Rationale 4: The spray should be directed high into the nasal cavity, not into the nasopharynx.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Vasopressin and lypressin are used to treat diabetes insipidus.
Rationale 2: Vasopressin is not used to treat dehydration.
Rationale 3: Vasopressin is not used to treat electrolyte imbalances.
Rationale 4: Vasopressin is not used to treat diabetes mellitus.