When caring for a male client with diabetes insipidus, nurse Juliet expects to administer:
a. vasopressin (Pitressin Synthetic).
b. furosemide (Lasix).
c. regular insulin.
d. 10% dextrose.
Answer: a. vasopressin (Pitressin Synthetic).
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