A client who has a severe head injury is placed in a drug-induced coma.The client's husband states,"I do not understand.Why are you putting her into a coma?" How does the nurse respond?

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When intracranial pressure cannot be controlled by other means,clients may be placed in a barbiturate coma to decrease cerebral metabolic demands,decrease formation of vasogenic edema,and produce a more uniform blood supply to the brain.The other responses do not correctly explain the reason for a medication-induced coma.Pain medication should be administered when the client is comatose.

A Client Who Has a Severe Head Injury Is Placed