A patient with traumatic brain injury continues to have increased intracranial pressure despite conventional therapeutic interventions.The nurse would anticipate which tier three intervention?
A)High-dose barbiturate therapy
B)High-volume intravenous fluids
C)Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
D)Hyperosmolar therapy

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High-dose barbiturate therapy is a tier three intervention used to reduce intracranial pressure when other measures have failed.

A Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury Continues to Have Increased