Problem:
You are transporting a patient who was assaulted at a bar. The patient is intubated, sedated, and unresponsive. He has two peripheral large-bore IVs in place and is receiving a propofol and fentanyl infusion. He is being transferred to a facility with neurosurgical capabilities. His most recent sodium level is 155 mmol/dL. Which of the following is the best intervention? Group of answer choices Administer a 100-mL bolus of 3% saline. Begin an NSS at 100 mL/hour. Administer 0.5 g/kg of mannitol. Monitor his urine output closely.