A 4-year-old child is several days postoperative after a resection of a brain tumor.The nurse finds the child irritable and lethargic,and notes that she has vomited.Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering?

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This child has manifestations of increased intracranial pressure,a possible outcome after brain surgery.The nurse prepares to administer a corticosteroid to decrease the edema.Fosphenytoin and phenytoin are for seizures.Odansetron is for nausea.

A 4-Year-Old Child Is Several Days Postoperative After a Resection