A patient with traumatic brain injury continues to have increased intracranial pressure despite conventional therapeutic interventions. The nurse would anticipate which tier three intervention?
1. High-dose barbiturate therapy
2. High-volume intravenous fluids
3. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
4. Hyperosmolar therapy
Answer: 1
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