ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an osmotic diuretic IV to a client with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the purpose of the medication?
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Rationale: Osmotic diuretics like mannitol reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of the brain, not increasing cell size, providing hydration, or expanding fluid volume.
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