Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer intravenous mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, to a client with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the purpose of the medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Reduce edema of the brain
Rationale:
🔷 Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure (ICP) by drawing water out of brain tissue and into circulation.
🔷 This effect decreases cerebral edema, thereby reducing pressure on brain structures.
🔷 It is especially used in clients with head trauma, brain tumors, or increased ICP to prevent herniation.
🔷 Monitoring serum osmolality and electrolytes is crucial during administration to avoid dehydration or imbalances.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4