Which drug would be used to treat a child who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP)resulting from cerebral edema?
A) Mannitol
B) Epinephrine hydrochloride
C) Atropine sulfate
D) Sodium bicarbonate

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For increased ICP,mannitol,an osmotic diuretic,administered intravenously,is the drug used most frequently for rapid reduction.Epinephrine,atropine sulfate,and sodium bicarbonate are not used to decrease ICP.

Which Drug Would Be Used to Treat a Child Who