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A nurse is caring for a client in an induced coma for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). What should the nurse assess next to determine this client's cerebral function?

A.

Glasgow Coma Scale

B.

Pupillary size and reaction

C.

Blood pressure and heart rate

D.

Gag Reflex

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The Glasgow Coma Scale is useful for assessing consciousness levels but may not be as sensitive for changes in brainstem function in a patient already in an induced coma.  

 

B. Assessing pupillary size and reaction provides critical information on brainstem function and can indicate changes in ICP. Changes in pupil size and reaction can signify worsening cerebral function or brain herniation.   

 

C. Blood pressure and heart rate are vital signs that can suggest increased ICP, but they are not as direct an indicator of cerebral function as pupil assessment.  

 

D. The gag reflex is important but does not provide as direct information about cerebral function related to ICP as pupillary assessment does.


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