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The nurse is administering desmopressin (DDAVP) to a pediatric client with diabetes insipidus. The nurse should monitor for which of the following potential side effects of this medication?

Hypertension

Hyperkalemia

Hypoglycemia

Hyponatremia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Hypertension is not a common side effect of desmopressin.

B. Hyperkalemia is not typically associated with desmopressin.

C. Hypoglycemia is not a common side effect of desmopressin, as it is not used to manage blood glucose levels.

D. Desmopressin can cause water retention, leading to dilutional hyponatremia, which is a critical side effect to monitor for in clients receiving the medication.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A normal urinary output in infants is approximately 1-2 mL/kg/hr. An output of 2 mL/kg/hr would indicate that the fluid imbalance is being corrected.

B. An output of 7.5 mL/kg/hr is excessive and may indicate overhydration or other complications.

C. An output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr is too low and suggests that the fluid imbalance is not yet corrected.

D. An output of 15 mL/kg/hr is too high and could indicate a possible issue such as overhydration.

A. An anxiety reaction B. Developing autonomy C. Regression D. Resentment toward the mother

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The toddler’s behavior—sitting quietly and turning away from the nurse—suggests anxiety due to separation from the mother. This is typical of toddlers who experience distress when separated from caregivers.

B. Developing autonomy is a developmental task of toddlers, but the behavior described (turning away from the nurse and seeking comfort through thumb-sucking) indicates distress rather than an expression of independence.

C. Regression can occur in toddlers when they experience stress, but the behavior here seems more related to anxiety than a return to earlier developmental behaviors.

D. Resentment toward the mother is unlikely in this situation; the behavior is more indicative of separation anxiety.

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