A Patient Who Was in a Motor Vehicle Accident Sustained

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who was in a motor vehicle accident sustained a severe head injury and is brought into the emergency department. The provider orders intravenous mannitol [Osmitrol]. The nurse knows that this is given to:

• A) reduce intracranial pressure.
• B) reduce renal perfusion.
• C) reduce peripheral edema.
• D) restore extracellular fluid.

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Definitions:

Enhanced Injuries

Injuries that are worsened due to another party’s negligence or intentional actions, often considered in legal claims for damages.

Negligently Designed

Refers to a product that was created without due care, leading to a potential risk of harm to the user.

Implied Warranty

An unwritten guarantee that the product sold meets certain criteria for usability and satisfaction.

Merchantability

A warranty, often implied by law, that goods sold are fit for the general purpose for which they are sold.