Multiple Choice
A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patients care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication?
A) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
D) Spirolactone (Aldactone)
Correct Answer:

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