Question

A client with severe diabetes insipidus is receiving desmopressin acetate, which is administered intranasally in a metered spray. during the follow-up visits, the client reports chest tightness to the primary healthcare provider. which intervention would effectively reduce complications in the client?

Answer 1

Answer:

Desmopressin acetate or DDAVP is a medicine used to control diabetes insipidus. It is used to reduce night wetting, as well as haemorrhages.

Explanation:

Desmopressin acetate has a severe side effect. During its long term use it leads to bronchospasms and bronchostiffness. This leads to difficulties in breathing as well as chest tightness.

This condition can be treated with a medication of beta 2 agonist like salbutamol or terbutaline, along with mild hydrocortisones like salmeterol or formeterol. But in case the person has hyperglycemia, intravenous or intrasermal insulin is used.

Answer 2

The client can be given insulin to reduce the complications