Part G Follow up Care The CT scan did not detect any abnormality, but after the

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Part G Follow up Care The CT scan did not detect any abnormality, but after the vasopressin wore off, a blood test showed that Mrs. T was not producing any ADH/vasopressin of her own. The doctor has diagnosed her with idiopathic diabetes insipidus. The prescribed medication is oral desmopressin, and Mrs. T's blood pressure stabilizes afer i is given. She is movod out of the ICU onto another floor of the hospital untbi they are sure of the correct dosage of this drug The nurse taking care of Mrs. T needs to teach her how to manage her condition, since Mrs. T will be administering her desmopressin by herself at home. What do you think the nurse needs to emphasize? Choose the best answer View Available Hint(s) O Mrs. T noeds to keep herself well hydrated and stay alert for any signs of low blood pressure. Overdosing on this medication may cause edema (swelling). G The medication may cause low blood pressure. G The medication may affect blood glucose u) The medication may cause excessive urination. The dosago may need to be advusted by a physician in case of vornitng or darrhea

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Medication can infrequently cause can cause low of levels of sodium in the blood..which can be serious and life threatening seek immediate medical attention if u have symptoms of low levls of sodium in the blood ,including

1.loss of apetite

2.nausea and vomiting

3.severe headache

4.muscle weakness.

5.weight gain

6.seizures

7.loss of consciousness

8.mental or mood changes

9.diarrhoea

so the given hint to be taken is

THE DOSAGE MAY BE ADJUSTED BY THE PHYSICIAN IN THE CASE OF VOMITING OR DIARRHOEA....  

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