A patient's current drug regimen includes intranasal administration of desmopressin acetate (DDAVP, Stimate). In this patient's plan of nursing care, what is the most likely desired outcome of treatment?
A) The patient's urine output will not exceed 80 mL/h.
B) The patient will gain 2 cm in height over the next 6 months.
C) The patient will ovulate at least once over the next 8 weeks.
D) The patient's vertical growth will cease in the next 4 weeks.
A
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Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP, Stimate) is the prototype posterior pituitary hormone medication. It is used to treat diabetes insipidus. Consequently, reduced urine output is the primary goal of treatment. The drug does not influence growth or ovulation.
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