Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse admits a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to decrease ICP?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure by drawing fluid from brain tissue into the bloodstream, effectively reducing cerebral edema.