The nurse provides care to a patient who is prescribed a serum osmolality for the management of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which is an appropriate action by the nurse?
a) Ensure the patient remains completely still during the test.
b) Inspect the patient’s head to ensure that all electrodes are in place.
c) Administer the prescribed benzodiazepine to decrease claustrophobia.
d) Draw the blood within one to two hours of osmotic diuretic administration.