A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patient's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication?
A) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
D) Spirolactone (Aldactone)
Ans: C
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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. Spirolactone, furosemide, and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretics that are not typically used in the treatment of increased ICP resulting from cerebral edema.
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