Which of the following types of drugs might be given to control increased intracranial pressure ICP )?

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The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure, ICP. The nurse would note which of the following trends in vital signs if the ICP is rising?
a. decreasing temperature, increasing pulse, decreasing respirations, increasing blood pressure
b. decreasing temperature, decreasing pulse, increasing respirations, decreasing blood pressure
c. increasing temperature, decreasing pulse, decreasing respirations, increasing blood pressure
d. increasing temperature, increasing pulse, increasing respirations, decreasing blood pressure

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Which drug is used to treat increase ICP?

Osmotic diuretics, (e.g., urea, mannitol, glycerol) and loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid) are first-line pharmacologic agents used to lower elevated ICP.

How do you control increased intracranial pressure?

Medical options for treating elevated ICP include head of bed elevation, IV mannitol, hypertonic saline, transient hyperventilation, barbiturates, and, if ICP remains refractory, sedation, endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, and neuromuscular paralysis.