The patient with a suspected subdural hematoma is on an IV drip of mannitol infusing at 50 mL/hr.The nurse explains that the slow infusion rate is essential for what purpose?

Name: The patient with a suspected subdural hematoma is on an IV drip of mannitol infusing at 50 mL/hr.The nurse explains that the slow infusion rate is essential for what purpose?
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The slow infusion rate will not cause fluid overload,which would add to the possibility of increased intracranial pressure.

The Patient with a Suspected Subdural Hematoma Is on an IV