The usual treatment for diabetes insipidus is with IM or SC injection of vasopressin tannate in oil.
Nursing care related to the client receiving IM vasopressin tannate would include:
A . Weigh once a week and report to the physician any weight gain of10 lb.
B . Limit fluid intake to 500 mL/day.
C . Store the medication in a refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to administration.
D . Hold the vial under warm water for 10C15 minutes and shake vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe.
Answer: D
Explanation:
(A) Weight should be obtained daily.
(B) Fluid is not restricted but is given according to urine output.
(C) The medication does not have to be stored in a refrigerator.
(D) Holding the vial under warm water for 10C15 minutes or rolling between your hands and shaking vigorously before drawing medication into the syringe activates the medication in the oil solution.