The nurse is evaluating the patient’s response to therapy with 1-deamino-8-ᴅ-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) for treatment of mild bleeding caused by hemophilia A. Which assessment indicates the patient is experiencing an adverse effect to therapy?
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