105. A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury has an ICP of 20 mmHg. The physician orders hypertonic saline. What is the medicinal purpose of hypertonic saline in this situation?
A.
To increase blood pressure
B.
To reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of the brain
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C.
To increase urine output
D.
To sedate the patient
📖 Additional Information
To increase blood pressure
To reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of the brain
