A Patient with Antidiuretic Hormone Deficiency Is Receiving Desmopressin (DDAVP)

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with antidiuretic hormone deficiency is receiving desmopressin (DDAVP) . The nurse will teach this patient to:

• A) avoid grapefruit juice.
• B) increase sodium intake.
• C) monitor blood pressure.
• D) reduce fluid intake.

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