NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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A client is receiving an IV infusion of mannitol (Osmitrol) after undergoing intracranial surgery to remove a brain tumor. To confirm that this drug is producing its therapeutic effect, the nurse should consider which finding most significant?
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Increased urine output
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Decreased heart rate
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Elevated blood pressure
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Decreased level of consciousness (LOC)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stroke, seizures, or brain damage (rare)
Detailed explanation-2: -Paresis. The most common motor impairment seen after stroke is paresis4.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mannitol is an osmotic agent and a free radical scavenger which might decrease oedema and tissue damage in stroke.
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