Mannitol (Osmitrol) Has Been Ordered for a Patient with Acute

question 12

Multiple Choice

Mannitol (Osmitrol) has been ordered for a patient with acute renal failure. The nurse will administer this drug using which procedure?

• A) Intravenously, through a filter
• B) By rapid intravenous bolus
• C) By mouth in a single morning dose
• D) Through a gravity intravenous drip with standard tubing

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