The nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit. The patient is receiving Osmitrol (mannitol) 0.5 g/kg infused over 60 min. Which of the following would indicate an effective response to the treatment?

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Mannitol is a diuretic that works by increasing urine output, therefore an increase in urine output would indicate an effective response to the medication. Option B shows a normal white blood cell count, option C indicates low oxygen saturation and option D shows an elevated systolic blood pressure and a low diastolic blood pressure which could indicate hypovolemia or dehydration, and is not a desired response to mannitol therapy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Intensive