With injury to the brain,swelling may occur quickly,requiring aggressive decisions to manage increasing ICP.What is an appropriate diuretic medication to give,and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult patient with traumatic brain injury,increased ICP,and a history of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

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Furosemide: Adult dose 20 to 40 mg IV is the appropriate diuretic medication for managing ICP because furosemide lowers ICP and blood pressure (BP).Adverse reactions of mannitol include pulmonary edema and CHF.

With Injury to the Brain,swelling May Occur Quickly,requiring Aggressive Decisions