The nurse has administered prescribed IV mannitol (Osmitrol)to an unconscious patient. Which parameter should the nurse monitor to determine the medication's effectiveness?

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Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic and will reduce cerebral edema and intracranial pressure. It may initially reduce hematocrit and increase blood pressure,but these are not the best parameters for evaluation of the effectiveness of the drug. O₂saturation will not directly improve as a result of mannitol administration.

The Nurse Has Administered Prescribed IV Mannitol (Osmitrol)to an Unconscious