A nurse is caring for a client Who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should identify Which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?

A decrease in blood pressure

A decrease in urine output

A decrease in specific gravity

A decrease in blood sugar

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Vasopressin (ADH) is used to treat diabetes insipidus by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, thereby decreasing urine output. Therefore, a decrease in urine output would indicate that the medication is effective in managing the condition. Options

A- Water retention increases blood pressure and not vice versa

C- Water retention leads to increased specific gravity of urine

D- Vasopressin has no effect on blood glucose

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Cushing's Triad is a set of clinical signs associated with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and typically includes hypertension (widening pulse pressure), bradycardia, and irregular respirations. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that works by drawing water out of brain tissue and into the bloodstream, thereby reducing cerebral edema and intracranial pressure.
B, C, D have no role in raised intracranial pressure

A. Pull the auricle down and back, B. Pull the auricle up and out. C. Pull the auricle down and out. D. Pull the auricle up and back.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Pediatric clients have a straighter and shorter ear canal as compared to adults. Pulling the auricle down and back helps straighten the ear canal, allowing easier administration of the eardrops and ensuring that they reach the tympanic membrane. This technique is preferred to avoid injury to the ear canal and tympanic membrane
B. Pulling the auricle down and out inhibits visualization of the canal
C. Pulling the auricle down and back obstructs the ear canal and hinder the proper administration of eardrops.
D. Pulling the auricle up and out is used in adults

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