Vasopressin (Pitressin) is ordered for a client with diabetes insipidus in order to do which of the following?
A)Stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin
B)Slow the absorption of glucose in the intestine
C)Increase the reabsorption of water in the tubules
D)Increase blood pressure

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Vasopressin (Pitressin) is an antidiuretic hormone and is given to a client with diabetes insipidus to increase urine concentration by increasing the tubular reabsorption of water. Vasopressin does not increase blood pressure or affect either insulin production or intestinal absorption of glucose.

Vasopressin (Pitressin) Is Ordered for a Client with Diabetes Insipidus