Question

Patient receiving mannitol drug, what is the role of nurse in patient with mannitol?
1. Monitor therapeutic value
2. Monitor urine output
3. Patient safety
4. Diet management

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Monitor urine output

Explanation:

Mannitol

• Mannitol is a diuretic used to increase urine production in people with acute/sudden kidney failure.
• Mannitol injection is also administered to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain.
• After administering the Mannitol drug to a patient role of the nurse is to monitor urine output.