The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury who has increased ICP. The physician plans to reduce the cerebral edema by constricting cerebral blood vessels. Which physician order would serve this purpose?

Hyperventilation per mechanical ventilationInsertion of a ventricular shuntFurosemide (Lasix)Solu medrol

Explanation.

Hyperventilation is utilized to decrease the PCO2 producing cerebral blood vessel constriction. Answers B C and D can decrease cerebral edema but not by constriction of cerebral blood vessels.