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What action should the nurse take when administering hypertonic saline to a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? Select all that apply.
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◦ Administer any concentrations greater than 2% through a central line.
◦ Monitor the patient's serum osmolarity every 24 hours.
◦ Monitor serum sodium levels frequently during administration.
◦ Monitor the patient for renal failure and pulmonary edema.
◦ Expect the patient's neurologic status and ICP will begin to improve within 15 minutes following administration.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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