ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Adult Care 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer intravenous mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, to a client with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the purpose of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reduce edema of the brain is the purpose of the medication because mannitol works by creating an osmotic gradient between the blood and the脳 tissue, drawing excess fluid out of the brain cells and into the blood vessels.
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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