When Giving Mannitol, the Following Nursing Interventions Should Be Implemented

question 27

Multiple Choice

When giving Mannitol, the following nursing interventions should be implemented: Select all that apply.

• A)Use an in-line filter for IV administration.
• B)Do not administer the medication if crystals are noted in the solution.
• C)Monitor central venous pressure (CVP) and pulmonary artery pressures (PAP) before and every hour throughout administration.
• D)Assess patient for signs of fluid retention.
• E)Discontinue the drug immediately if the patient complains of a headache.

---

Definitions:

Distribution

Refers to the way values are spread or distributed over a range of possibilities.

Random Variable

A quantity whose value is subject to variations due to chance (statistical randomness).

Numerical Description

The summary or representation of data through numbers, including measures of central tendency and variability.

Experiment

A process that generates well-defined outcomes.