ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing to decrease ICP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that helps decrease ICP by drawing fluid from brain tissue into the bloodstream, thus relieving pressure within the skull.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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