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    HESI bsn 225 RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    Exhibits Review H and P, nurse's notes, laboratory values, flow sheet, and prescriptions. Click to mark whether the assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the mannitol administered, a non-therapeutic side effect, or an unrelated finding. Each row must have one option selected.

    Explanation & Rationale

    1. Peripheral edema: Non-therapeutic side effect - Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that can cause fluid shifts leading to peripheral edema, which is an unintended side effect. 2. Potassium 2.9: Non-therapeutic side effect - Hypokalemia (low potassium) is a potential side effect of mannitol due to increased urinary excretion of electrolytes. 3. Urine output 280 mL: Therapeutic result - Mannitol increases urine output as it promotes diuresis, which is the intended therapeutic effect. 4. Heart rate 79: Unrelated finding - The heart rate of 79 beats/minute is within normal limits and is not directly related to the administration of mannitol. 5. Intracranial pressure 11 mmHg: Therapeutic result - The decrease in intracranial pressure from 24 mmHg to 11 mmHg is a desired therapeutic outcome of mannitol, as it helps reduce cerebral edema. 6. Oxygen saturation: Unrelated finding - The oxygen saturation of 99% is within normal limits and is not directly related to the administration of mannitol.

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