The nurse knows that osmotic diuretics are most often used to treat:
a. increased intracranial pressure (ICP). c. chronic renal failure.
b. chronic renal insufficiency. d. intravascular hypertension.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Treating increased ICP is the most common use of osmotic diuretics.
B Incorrect: This is not a use for osmotic diuretics.
C Incorrect: This is not a use for osmotic diuretics.
D Incorrect: Treating increased ICP is the most common use of osmotic diuretics.
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