A 22-year-old diver was rushed to the emergency department due to a head trauma. The physician ordered an intravenous administration of mannitol STAT, then every 8 hours. Twelve hours after the administration, the nurse should be alert for:

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Twelve hours after the administration, the nurse should be alert for rebound increase in intra-cranial pressure (ICP), such as headache. It is an adaptation that can occur twelve hours after administering Mannitol.

A 22-Year-Old Diver Was Rushed to the Emergency Department Due