The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Prescribed Mannitol (Osmitrol)to a Client

The nurse is preparing to administer prescribed mannitol (Osmitrol) to a client with a severe head injury.Which precaution does the nurse take before administering this medication?

A) Draw up the medication using a filtered needle.
B) Have injectable naloxone (Narcan) prepared and ready at the bedside.
C) Prepare to hyperventilate the client before drug administration.
D) Discontinue a barbiturate-induced coma before drug administration.