A Patient in the Neurologic Intensive Care Unit Is Being

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient in the neurologic intensive care unit is being treated for cerebral edema. Which class of diuretic is used to reduce intracranial pressure?

• A) Loop diuretics
• B) Osmotic diuretics
• C) Thiazide diuretics
• D) Vasodilators

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