The nurse is caring for a client with a subdural hematoma. To reduce ICP, the nurse should anticipate giving which medications?
1. Histamine 2 antagonists and antibiotics
2. Osmotic diuretics and corticosteroids
3. Loop diuretics and beta blockers
4. Calcium channel blockers and anticonvulsants
Answer: 2
1. These medications do not help with IICP.
2. Loop and osmotic diuretics will draw water from the edematous brain tissue. Corticosteroids reduce edema through their anti-inflammatory action.
3. Beta blockers do not treat IICP.
4. These medications do not treat IICP.
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