50.  A nurse is caring for a child with gigantism due to an…

50.  A nurse is caring for a child with gigantism due to an oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) before puberty. The child’s treatment plan includes monitoring for complications. Which of the following complications should the nurse prioritize for this child? 

3. The nurse is preparing to administer desmopressin (DDAVP)…

3. The nurse is preparing to administer desmopressin (DDAVP) to a school-aged child diagnosed with nocturnal enuresis. The medication is ordered to be given 30 minutes before bedtime. Which route should the nurse expect to use for the most rapid absorption to help prevent bedwetting during the night?