A patient in the ICU is experiencing elevated intracranial p…
A patient in the ICU is experiencing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) due to a severe head injury. The healthcare team is considering administering mannitol to manage the increased ICP. As the RN, you need to anticipate the clinical rationale for administering mannitol in this scenario.Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for administering mannitol to a patient with increased intracranial pressure?
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