The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving desmopressin acetate (DDAVP). Which assessments are important while caring for this patient?
a. Blood pressure and serum potassium
b. Heart rate and serum calcium
c. Lung sounds and serum magnesium
d. Urine output and serum sodium
ANS: D
Desmopressin is an antidiuretic hormone. The nurse should monitor intake and output as well as serum sodium levels.
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