With Injury to the Brain,swelling May Occur Quickly,requiring Aggressive Decisions

question 4

Multiple Choice

With injury to the brain,swelling may occur quickly,requiring aggressive decisions to manage increasing ICP.What is an appropriate diuretic medication to give,and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult patient with traumatic brain injury,increased ICP,and a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) ?

• A) Mannitol 1.5/kg IV; monitor cardiovascular status
• B) Furosemide 20 to 40 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
• C) Mannitol 1.5/kg IV; monitor cardiovascular status; and furosemide 20 to 80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
• D) Neither mannitol 1.5/kg IV; monitor cardiovascular status; nor furosemide 20 to 80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis

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