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

Rationale-Warfarin is a coumarin oral anticoagulant. Unlike heparin, warfarin has an onset of action of 4-5 days and requires this duration to give its effect. Before its action takes effect, heparin is required to bridge the gap to prevent clot formation hence the overlap period. IV heparin has no effect on the action of warfarin as an anticoagulant as they have different modes of action

A. Zolpidem B. Ibuprofen C. Omeprazole D. Senna

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Senna is a laxative that works to stimulate bowel movements by irritating the intestinal lining in clients with constipation. In cases of small bowel obstruction, this can increase the risk of perforation or exacerbate the obstruction in cases.
A. Zolpidem is a sleep medication and is unlikely to affect the bowel obstruction.
B. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can cause gastric irritation but is not contraindicated in small bowel obstruction.
C. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid production and is safe to use in small bowel obstruction.

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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?

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