A patient in the ICU is experiencing elevated intracranial p…

A patient in the ICU is experiencing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) due to a severe head injury. The healthcare team is considering administering mannitol to manage the increased ICP. As the RN, you need to anticipate the clinical rationale for administering mannitol in this scenario.Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for administering mannitol to a patient with increased intracranial pressure?

A patient with a spinal cord injury at the T6 level is being…

A patient with a spinal cord injury at the T6 level is being assessed for autonomic dysreflexia after suddenly experiencing severe hypertension, headache, and sweating above the injury level. As the RN, you need to identify the potential contributing factors to this condition?Which of the following are common contributing factors for autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with a spinal cord injury? Select all that apply.