The nurse caring for a patient with cerebral edema following an acute head injury would expect to administer which of the following priority medications to reduce cerebral edema?
A) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
D) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Ans: C
Feedback: The osmotic diuretic (mannitol) is given to dehydrate the brain tissue and reduce cerebral edema. This drug acts by reducing the volume of brain and extracellular fluid. Spironolactone, Lasix, and hydrochlorothiazide are used in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) and hypertension.
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