A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol (Osmitrol) to a client with a severe head injury. What precaution should the nurse take before the administration of this medication?
A. Draw up the medication using a filtered needle.
B. Have injectable naloxone prepared and ready at the bedside.
C. Prepare to hyperventilate the client before drug administration.
D. Discontinue a barbiturate-induced coma before drug administration.
A
Mannitol (Osmitrol) must be drawn up using a filtered needle to eliminate microscopic crystals.
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