The nurse is caring for a client with a subdural hematoma. To reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), the nurse anticipates giving the following medications:
A)
loop diuretics and beta blockers
B)
osmotic diuretics and corticosteroids
C)
histamine 2 antagonists and antibiotics
D)
calcium channel blockers and anticonvulsants
B
Explanation:
A)
Loop and osmotic diuretics will draw water from the edematous brain tissue. Corticosteroids reduce edema through their anti-inflammatory action.
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B)
Loop and osmotic diuretics will draw water from the edematous brain tissue. Corticosteroids reduce edema through their anti-inflammatory action.
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Planning
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Loop and osmotic diuretics will draw water from the edematous brain tissue. Corticosteroids reduce edema through their anti-inflammatory action.
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Planning
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Loop and osmotic diuretics will draw water from the edematous brain tissue. Corticosteroids reduce edema through their anti-inflammatory action.
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Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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