Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client is receiving desmopressin intranasally. Which assessment parameters would the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Urine output. Desmopressin is a synthetic form of vasopressin used to manage diabetes insipidus. Monitoring urine output is crucial as desmopressin helps to reduce excessive urination by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys. Therefore, a decrease in urine output indicates the effectiveness of the medication. Pupillary response (B), temperature (C), and apical heart rate (D) are not directly related to the mechanism of action of desmopressin and would not provide accurate assessment of its effectiveness.