Which Parameter Is Best for the Nurse to Monitor to Determine

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which parameter is best for the nurse to monitor to determine whether the prescribed IV mannitol (Osmitrol) has been effective for an unconscious patient?

• A) Hematocrit
• B) Blood pressure
• C) Oxygen saturation
• D) Intracranial pressure

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