The nurse is caring for a client with a brain tumor who is ...

[jCorn1234]

The nurse is caring for a client with a brain tumor who is prescribed mannitol (Osmitrol) IV. Which laboratory finding represents a potential adverse effect of this drug?
 
  1. Serum cholesterol 300 mg/dL
  2. Serum albumin 29 mg/dL
  3. Serum sodium 104 mEq/L
  4. Serum amylase 820 mg/dL

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with sodium retention that has resulted in hypervolemia. The nurse knows that even a 1 increase in sodium is equivalent to _____ lb of fluid weight gain.
 
  Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Osmitrol does not cause hyperlipidemia.
Rationale 2: Osmitrol does not decrease plasma protein concentration.
Rationale 3: Hyponatremia is a common adverse effect of mannitol (Osmitrol).
Rationale 4: Osmitrol does not cause hyperglycemia.
Global Rationale: Hyponatremia is a common adverse effect of mannitol (Osmitrol). Osmitrol does not cause hyperlipidemia, a decrease in plasma protein concentration, or hyperglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: A 1 increase in sodium reabsorption (retention) could potentially cause a 1.8-L net gain of water each day, which is equivalent to 4 lb of body weight.
Global Rationale: A 1 increase in sodium reabsorption (retention) could potentially cause a 1.8-L net gain of water each day, which is equivalent to 4 lb of body weight.

[jCorn1234]

Excellent

[Sarahjh]

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