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

question 6

Multiple Choice

With injury to the brain,swelling may occur quickly,requiring aggressive decisions to manage increasing intracranial pressure (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 (Osmitrol) 1.5 /kg IV;monitor cardiovascular status
• B) Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV;monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
• C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) 1.5 /kg IV;monitor cardiovascular status and furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV;monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
• D) Neither mannitol (Osmitrol) 1.5 /kg IV;monitor cardiovascular status nor furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV;monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis

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