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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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Channels such as arteries, veins, and capillaries through which blood circulates throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Sympathetic Effect

The response of the body stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, dilation of airways, and decrease in digestion.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas produces and releases insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.