A patient diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury is receiving mannitol.The nurse would collaborate with the prescriber regarding discontinuation of therapy if which finding occurs?
A) Intracranial pressure (ICP) decreases.
B) Serum sodium is 148 mEq/L.
C) Serum osmolality is 300 mOsm.
D) Osmotic gap is 12.
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