Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching?

You are preparing a 24-year-old patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) for discharge from the hospital.

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John Smith

Answered Apr 18, 2017

I will gradually wean myself off the vasopressin.”

The patient with permanent DI requires life-long vasopressin therapy. All of the other statements are appropriate to the home care of this patient. Focus: Prioritization

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