The nurse is evaluating outcomes after administering desmopressin therapy. Which assessment finding is considered a desired outcome in an adult male client?

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Desmopressin is a medication used to treat diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis. A desired outcome would be a decrease in urine output with an increase in urine concentration, reflected by a urine specific gravity of 1.015 or greater. A urine output of 3,500 mL/day would indicate a lack of response to the medication and require further intervention. Edema of lower extremities and elevated serum sodium levels are not directly related to desmopressin therapy.

The Nurse Is Evaluating Outcomes After Administering Desmopressin Therapy