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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2021/2022
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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2021/2022 1) A nurse is planning care for a pt who is receiving Mannitol via continuous IV infusion. The nurse should monitor the pt for which of the fol... lowing adverse effects. -Weight loss Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to promote diuresis, decrease intracranial pressure, and improve renal function. An expected therapeutic effect of mannitol is weight loss resulting from diuresis. -Increased intraocular pressure An indication for the use of mannitol is increased intraocular pressure. Mannitol decreases the intraocular pressure by creating an osmotic gradient between the intraocular fluid and the plasma. -Auditory hallucinations Mannitol has several neurologic adverse effects, including increased intracranial pressure, seizures, confusion, and headaches. However, it does not cause auditory hallucinations. -Bibasilar crackles = CORRECT ANSWER Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, can precipitate heart failure and pulmonary edema. Therefore, the nurse should recognize lung crackles as an indicator of a potential complication and stop the infusion. [Show More]
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