Which drug should the nurse expect to administer to a preschool child who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from cerebral edema?
a. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
b. Epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin)
c. Atropine sulfate (Atropine)
d. Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium bicarbonate)
ANS: A
For increased ICP, mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, administered intravenously, is the drug used most frequently for rapid reduction. Epinephrine hydrochloride, atropine sulfate, and sodium bicarbonate are not used to decrease ICP.
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