Question

A female client admitted to an acute care facility after a car accident develops signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The client is intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation to help reduce ICP. To prevent a further rise in ICP caused by suctioning, the nurse anticipates administering which drug endotracheally before suctioning?

A. phenytoin (Dilantin)
B. mannitol (Osmitrol)
C. lidocaine (Xylocaine)
D. furosemide (Lasix)

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. lidocaine (Xylocaine). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that can be administered endotracheally to prevent an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) caused by suctioning.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is C. lidocaine (Xylocaine). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that can be administered endotracheally to prevent an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) caused by suctioning. It works by numbing the respiratory passages, reducing the reflex irritation and potential for further rise in ICP during suctioning.