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
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