Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 531 of 2368

The nurse is about to give mannitol. For which client should the nurse question the order?

  1. A client with pulmonary edema
  2. A client with cerebral edema
  3. A client with acute renal failure
  4. A client with increased intraocular pressure
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Correct answer: A client with pulmonary edema

Mannitol should be used cautiously in clients with heart failure or pulmonary edema. It is indicated for the other conditions.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Mannitol. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026