PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS AND RATIONALES

The correct answer number and rationale for why it is the correct answer are given in boldface blue type. Rationales for why the other possible answer options are not correct are also given, but they are not in boldface type. 

The client s blood pressure does not affect the administration of mannitol. 

The client with a head injury would be in the intensive care unit receiving telemetry, but mannitol does not affect cardiac status. 

The nurse must use a filter needle when administering mannitol because crystals may form in the solntion and syringe and be inadvertently injected into the client if a filter needle is not used. 

The normal urine osmolality is 250-900 mOsm/kg therefore, the data is within normal limits. However, urine osmolality is not usually monitored when administering mannitol. 

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