A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving mannitol. The nurse should be aware that the ongoing mannitol administration should be withheld if
A) the urine output is less than 30 mL/hour after the test dose.
B) the urine output is more than 60 mL/hour after the test dose.
C) the patient experiences dry mouth or extreme thirst.
D) the patient develops a slight headache.
A
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