Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient in a barbiturate coma for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) .What should the nurse assess to determine this patient's cerebral function?
A) Gag reflex
B) Glasgow coma scale
C) Pupillary size and reaction
D) Blood pressure and heart rate
Correct Answer:
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