The nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone to a patient with increased intracranial pressure. Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, are given to the patient with increased ICP to:
A) Control fever
B) Dehydrate the brain and reduce cerebral edema
C) Help reduce edema surrounding brain tumors
D) Reduce cellular metabolic demands
Ans: C
Feedback: Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, are given to the patient with increased ICP to help reduce edema surrounding brain tumors.
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