A nurse is working on the patient's plan of care. Which goal, related to achieving therapeutic effects from mannitol (Osmitrol), should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Reduce intracranial pressure.
b. Increase kidney perfusion to increase potassium levels.
c. Reduce peripheral edema related to left-sided heart failure.
d. Restore potassium loss related to increased kidney perfusion.
ANS: A
One of the therapeutic uses of mannitol is the reduction of intracranial pressure.
Mannitol will not increase potassium levels, because it does not re-uptake potassium.
Mannitol actually may cause edema, because it draws water along when it exits the capillaries.
Mannitol has insignificant effects on potassium.
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