ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit following a closed head injury. The nurse can anticipate which medication would be administered to treat an increase in intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, reduces intracranial pressure by drawing fluid from brain tissue. Pepcid treats acid, aspirin risks bleeding, and desmopressin manages diabetes insipidus.
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Question 5 of 5
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