A client is diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions can be used to reduce this pressure?

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Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that helps to reduce intracranial pressure by drawing excess fluid out of the brain tissue and into circulation. A, C, and D are contraindicated in this scenario as hypotonic fluids can worsen cerebral edema, a flat head of the bed can increase intracranial pressure and it is essential to keep the client's PaCO2 level in the normal range.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Increased Intracranial Pressure