A 23-year-old patient who is suspected of having an epidural hematoma is admitted to the emergency department.Which action will the nurse plan to take?
A) Administer IV furosemide (Lasix) .
B) Prepare the patient for craniotomy.
C) Initiate high-dose barbiturate therapy.
D) Type and crossmatch for blood transfusion.
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