A patient with severe and refractory elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) has been in an induced barbiturate coma for 48 hours
Over the first 24 hours, the patient's ICP decreased from 30 to 14 mm Hg and her systolic blood pressure decreased from 130 to 80 mm Hg. These changes were sustained in the second 24 hours. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the appropriate intervention for this patient?
A) Administer IV solution.
B) Discontinue barbiturate therapy.
C) Initiate hypothermia therapy.
D) Administer a sedative.
B
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