A client is receiving mannitol as treatment to promote diuresis in acute renal failure. The nurse would expect to administer the drug by which route?
A) Intramuscularly
B) Subcutaneously
C) Intravenously
D) Orally
Ans: C
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Mannitol is administered intravenously. It is not given intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or orally.
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