A client with increased intracranial pressure is receiving mannitol (Osmitrol) via intravenous infusion. Which assessment finding is most important in determining the effectiveness of this treatment?
A) Blood pressure is rising.
B) Level of consciousness is improving.
C) Urine output is increased.
D) Hyperpyrexia is resolving.
C
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Mannitol is a hypertonic solution that helps to pull fluid from the cells into the vascular system where the kidneys can eliminate as urine. The blood pressure should lower as the fluid volume is depleted. Level of consciousness may improve as the ICP is lowered, but the use of mannitol is for diuresis. Resolving fever is not significant with the use of mannitol.
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