The physician prescribes intravenous (IV)mannitol (Osmitrol)for an unconscious patient.What would the nurse expect the therapeutic effect of this drug to result in?

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Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure by decreasing cerebral edema. It does not affect seizure activity, cerebral metabolism, or cerebral inflammation.

The Physician Prescribes Intravenous (IV)mannitol (Osmitrol)for an Unconscious Patient