The Physician Prescribes Intravenous (IV)mannitol (Osmitrol)for an Unconscious Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

The physician prescribes intravenous (IV) mannitol (Osmitrol) for an unconscious patient.What would the nurse expect the therapeutic effect of this drug to result in?

• A) Decreased seizure activity
• B) Decreased cerebral edema
• C) Decreased cerebral metabolism
• D) Decreased cerebral inflammation

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